Mexican-Inspired Shepherd's Pie

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Somehow the combination of the spicy beef, the sweetness of the corn and red bell pepper, and the simplicity of mashed potatoes makes a mouthwatering dish my whole family loves!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
1 shepherd's pie
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups peeled and cubed potatoes

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • ½ (10 ounce) package frozen corn

  • 3 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 cup shredded Emmentaler cheese

  • 3 tablespoons taco sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

  • ½ cup milk

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes.

  2. While potatoes are cooking, cook ground beef in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add taco seasoning and stir until meat is coated; set aside.

  3. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in frozen corn, water, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Transfer corn mixture to a shallow baking dish and spread to cover the bottom. Top with seasoned meat.

  5. Drain potatoes. Add Emmentaler cheese, taco sauce, and butter and mash with potatoes. Add milk, salt, and pepper, mash until smooth, and spread on top of seasoned meat.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes begin to brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

537 Calories
35g Fat
31g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 537
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 14g 71%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 710mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 293mg 23%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 787mg 17%

* 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.