The Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe (Easy Ground Beef Comfort Food with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes)
This easy shepherd’s pie with ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes is the ultimate comfort food dinner. Made with a rich savory beef filling, Worcestershire gravy, corn, carrots, peas, and topped with fluffy Parmesan mashed potatoes, this baked casserole is perfect for cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Beef Filling
- 2 lbs ground bef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or gluten-free
- 1¾ cup beef broth
- 1 package frozen corn do not thaw
- 1 package frozen mixed peas and carrots do not thaw
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper
Mashed Potato Topping
- Instant mashed potatoes make for 6 servings
- 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet over medium heat: Brown 2 pounds ground beef and diced onion together until the beef is fully cooked and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, cumin, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Sauté for 45 seconds to 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir until evenly combined.
- Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring continuously to create a rich gravy.
- Add frozen vegetables. Stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Make the potatoes according to directions. Add 1 cup grated cheese, mix well.
- Spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into a 9×11 or 8×11 baking dish. Top with the Parmesan mashed potatoes, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining grated Parmesan cheese over the top. Broil on HIGH for 2–3 minutes until the cheese becomes golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and finish with a generous layer of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Let the shepherd’s pie rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Estimated)
Per serving (based on 8 servings) Calories: 520Protein: 34g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 760mg
Cholesterol: 95mg