Description
This Simple Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting one‑pan casserole featuring savory ground beef, mixed vegetables and a creamy mashed potato topping. It’s hearty, satisfying and easy to prepare—perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground or shredded beef
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, corn, green beans, peas)
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- In a medium cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and beef broth to the beef; stir to combine.
- Evenly layer the chopped vegetables over the browned beef.
- Spread mashed potatoes on top of the vegetables.
- Slice the butter into small pats and place them over the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Swap ground turkey or shredded chicken for beef for a lighter version.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese under the potato layer before baking for extra indulgence.
- Add mushrooms, celery or bell peppers to the vegetable mix for more variety.
- To make vegetarian, replace meat with lentils or chopped mushrooms and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake/Skillet
- Cuisine: British/Irish Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: ≈450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
