Easy Shepherd's Pie

Easy Shepherd's Pie
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    541

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this effortless Shepherd's Pie! A rich, savory meat base is blanketed by a cloud of creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes for a truly irresistible dish that's surprisingly simple to create.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    89 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    24 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    772 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    25 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 9 mins Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. (8-10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins While the beef is browning, combine hot mashed potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Mix until well blended and creamy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Drain any excess grease from the browned beef. Return the beef to the skillet and stir in the thawed mixed vegetables and beef gravy until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Carefully spread the mashed potato mixture over the beef mixture, covering it completely. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, approximately 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the beef mixture.
If you don't have beef gravy on hand, you can substitute with a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup or make your own gravy from beef bouillon.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Peas, carrots, corn, and green beans all work well in this dish.
Ensure that the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.

Barbara Feest

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 180 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Bridget Ritchiegrady

    This is a great base recipe that you can easily customize to your liking. I added some herbs and spices to the beef mixture.

  • Emery Kreiger

    I've made this recipe several times, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great weeknight meal.

  • Florine Gibson

    I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it was still really good. A healthier option!

  • Joelle Waters

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the cream cheese in the mashed potatoes makes it incredibly creamy and delicious!

  • Jaleel Lesch

    The cheesy mashed potato topping is the best part! My kids devoured it.

  • Katelin Crona

    I substituted sweet potatoes for the regular potatoes, and it was amazing!

  • Waino Wiegand

    My family loved this shepherd's pie! I added some chopped mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra flavor and texture.

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