Quick and Easy Shepherds Pie

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this quick and easy shepherd's pie, a hearty one-dish meal that's perfect for busy weeknights! Featuring a savory base of seasoned ground beef, tender mixed vegetables, and a rich gravy, this classic recipe is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and optionally crowned with melted cheddar cheese for extra indulgence. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like frozen veggies and instant mashed potatoes, this dish comes together effortlessly without sacrificing flavor. Perfectly golden and bubbling out of the oven in under 30 minutes, this shepherd's pie is as comforting as it is convenient—a true family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups instant mashed potatoes or pre-made mashed potatoes
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to create a thick sauce.

Step 7

Add the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Mix in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 9

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly into a 9-inch square or similar-sized oven-safe baking dish.

Step 10

Spread the prepared mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meat mixture, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 11

If using cheddar cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the mashed potato layer.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Step 13

Let the Shepherd's Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 14

Enjoy your hearty and delicious Quick and Easy Shepherd's Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2292.3 grams (2292.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2744

Total Fat 141.00g	181%
Saturated Fat 61.00g	305%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 443mg	148%
Sodium 5958mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 256.50g	93%
Dietary Fiber 30.80g	110%
Total Sugars 36.10g
Protein 126.00g	252%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 698mg	54%
Iron 18mg	102%
Potassium 3906mg	83%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.3%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 36.7%