Description
Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef is a hearty, comforting dish layered with savory beef and creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy nights, this easy recipe is packed with vegetables and rich flavor. Classic comfort food with ground beef you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup corn kernels
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp flour
1 cup beef broth
4 cups mashed potatoes
3 tbsp butter
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
2. Add chopped onion, garlic, and diced carrots to the skillet. Cook until softened.
3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring until thickened.
5. Mix in frozen peas and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Prepare mashed potatoes by mashing cooked potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
7. Spread beef mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, smoothing the surface.
8. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease.
Homemade mashed potatoes give better texture, but instant potatoes work in a pinch.
Add shredded cheddar on top before baking for a cheesy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg