Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie

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Sloppy Joe shepherd's pie is a perfect mashup of 2 classics. The meat mixture has the perfect amount of tang and pairs nicely with creamy mashed potatoes topped with salty cheese—a delicious all-in-one meal.

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Giovanna Vazquez
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Published on October 19, 2024
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Amanda Stanfield
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Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie garnished with chives on a plate and in a cast iron skillet
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Rest Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 1 pound ground chuck

  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion

  • 1 (3/8 ounce) beef bouillon cube

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup ketchup

  • 1/3 cup beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

  • 1 (32-ounce) package refrigerated mashed potatoes

  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

  • chopped chives for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 

    Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie ingredients on a counter

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  2. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add ground chuck; cook, stirring to crumble beef into small pieces, until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, spoon drippings into a small bowl. Let drippings cool, then discard. 

    Meat cooking in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon on a burner

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  3. Add onion to skillet; cook over medium, stirring often, until onions have softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in bouillon, sugar, mustard, and pepper until well combined. Stir in crushed tomatoes, ketchup, broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Bring to a simmer over medium-high; cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened and glossy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. 

    Beef, onion, crushed tomatoes, ketchup, broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce mixture in a cast iron pan with a spoon on a burner

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  4. Spoon mashed potatoes over beef mixture in skillet and gently spread into an even layer to cover beef completely.

    Hand spreading mashed potatoes with a spatula over the beef mixture in a cast iron skillet

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  5. Sprinkle evenly with cheeses. 

    Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie in a cast iron skillet topped with shredded cheese

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil; do not remove skillet. Broil until cheese is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes; garnish with chives, and serve.

    Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie garnished with chives on a plate and in a cast iron skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

735 Calories
36g Fat
57g Carbs
48g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 735
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 46%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 98mg 33%
Sodium 30453mg 1,324%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 48g 95%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 294mg 23%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1573mg 33%

* 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.