Description
A comforting shepherd’s pie made with ground beef, vegetables, and 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 garlic clove (crushed or minced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 ounce 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 1 pound potatoes that have been washed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch chunks and a pinch of salt into 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 coming to a boil, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef, ½ cup onion, 1 garlic clove, and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook, breaking up the meat, until it is browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in a 6 ounce can of tomato paste, ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, and 1 ½ cups beef broth. Add 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until thickened slightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- While the meat is cooking, drain the potatoes and return to the pot, allowing the steam to evaporate for a couple of minutes.
- Add ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, ¼ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt to the potatoes. With a potato masher or hand mixer, mash to the desired consistency.
- Divide the meat mixture between the ramekins, then 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
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables or seasonings to the meat mixture to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg