Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

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This shepherd's pie with ground beef is easy to throw together. The recipe combines browned meat with your favorite vegetables, all smothered in rich mashed potatoes. It is a quick and simple dinner to make for your family.

Submitted by GINGER P
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 2-quart casserole
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 cup green beans

  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 potatoes, cooked and mashed

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

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  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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  4. Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.

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  5. Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.

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  6. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

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  7. Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.

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  8. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

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  9. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

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  10. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
21g Fat
25g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 128mg 43%
Sodium 229mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 938mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.