Easy Shepherd's Pie Casserole
This Easy Shepherd's Pie Casserole is warm, filling, and simple, perfect for busy weeknights and delightful as leftovers.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
Topping
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared from about 3 large potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons butter for dotting on top
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Let the mix simmer 5–7 minutes until it thickens a little.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a casserole dish.
- Top with prepared mashed potatoes and spread to cover the filling.
- Dot the potatoes with butter and sprinkle with shredded cheddar if you like.
- Bake 20–30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use day-old mashed potatoes or make them fresh; both work. Drain the beef well to avoid a watery filling. If you like a crisp top, broil the casserole 1–2 minutes at the end—watch closely. For a fun twist, swap some mashed potato with crushed chips for a crunchy top, similar to a Doritos-style casserole idea.