Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

This easy Shepherd’s Pie recipe proves that comfort food can be fast and delicious. Hearty ground beef and veggies are topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and cheese for a gluten-free casserole everyone loves.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So much more flavorful than the one my mom used to make growing up. My boyfriend asked for thirds! Thanks.                                                      -Rebecca

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This tastes like  it should have taken more work than it did,. Great recipe! Was even able to cook it with my 1 yr old tugging at my leg half the time.                                                      -Maia

HOW TO MAKE IT

Easy Shepherd's Pie

YIELD

6 servings

TOTAL TIME

455mins

Ingredients  1 pound white or russet potatoes,peeled and cut into about 1 inch chunks 1 pound ground beef 1/2 medium onion chopped (roughly 1/2 cup) 1 garlic clove, crushed or minced 3/4 cup tomato paste (one 6-ounce can) 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups beef broth 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables or about two 10 oz. packages frozen vegetable medley, thawed (carrots, peas, corn, and green beans) 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

BOIL THE POTATOES

1

Peel and cut the potatoes into small, 1-inch pieces. Add the potatoes to a pot of cold water, Cover, and bring to boil. Remove cover and boil for 10-12 minutes, until fork-tender.

2

Brown the ground beef

2

While the potatoes cook, brown the ground beef in a skillet with the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

ADD GRAVY INGREDIENTS

3

Drain any excess grease, then stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth.

ADD VEGGIES

4

Add vegetables, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened slightly.

MASH THE POTATOES

5

Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt or sour cream, milk, and 1 teaspoon salt to the potatoes.

MASH THE POTATOES

6

With a potato masher or hand mixer, mash to desired consistency.

PREPARE THE CASSEROLE

7

Pour the meat mixture into a greased casserole dish, then spread the mashed potatoes over the top,

ADD THE CHEESE

8

Top with the remaining cheese.

BAKE THE CASSEROLE

9

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through, and cheese and potatoes are slightly browned.

Easy Shepherd's Pie