Description
A comforting shepherd’s pie made with ground beef and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into about 1-inch chunks)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion (chopped, about half of a medium onion)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed or minced)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 6 ounces can of tomato paste (about 3/4 cup)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and have eight 6 oz. ramekins ready.
- Place the potatoes in a pot of cold water, cover, and bring to boil. Remove cover and boil for 10-12 minutes, until fork tender.
- While the potatoes are cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Add the frozen mixed vegetables, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the potatoes and return to the pot, allowing the steam to evaporate for a couple of minutes.
- Add the cheddar cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, and kosher salt to the potatoes. Mash to the desired consistency.
- Divide the meat mixture between the ramekins, top with the mashed potatoes and remaining cheese, and place ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through, and cheese and potatoes are slightly browned.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk to the mashed potatoes.
- This dish can be made in a larger casserole dish instead of ramekins.
- Feel free to mix in other vegetables like corn or peas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg