This Easy Shepherd’s Pie features a unique spin on the classic version and is ready in less than 20 minutes. Loaded with zesty ground beef, cheddar cheese, mixed veggies, and topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, this is the ultimate comfort dish for everyone to enjoy!
It’s freeeeezing outside, friends! I know it’s January and I live in the Midwest, but it’s abnormally cold for this area.
I’m talking single and negative digits. But, if we’re lucky, it’ll be in the mid 30’s by Sunday…heat wave!
And when it’s bitter cold out, all I want to do is to cozy up with some warm and hearty dishes. Though I crave comfort food year round, I start to want more stick-to-your-ribs, cozy meals, if you know what I mean.
Of course, soups, stews, and chilis always make the list. But, another favorite in my household is shepherd’s pie. The hubster loves it because of mashed potatoes, ground beef, and simple flavors. After all, he is a true meat-and-potatoes man.
The first time I made this Easy Shepherd’s Pie back in June of last year, the hubster and I were hooked. The texture, the flavor, and the taste was pure comfort. No complicated ingredients, no standing over the stove for hours, just pure, simple comfort food.
Since I’m all about the easy recipes around here, this dish quickly made it to the top of our meal rotation. And even better, it’s the perfect dish for the January installment of 30 Minute Thursday!
This Easy Shepherd’s Pie features a unique spin on the classic version and is ready in less than 20 minutes. Loaded with zesty ground beef, cheddar cheese, mixed veggies, and topped with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, this is the ultimate comfort dish for everyone to enjoy!
And trust me when I say that this is comfort food to the max. Fast, easy, and hearty comfort food, all with ingredients that you may just have in your kitchen right now.
What makes this Easy Shepherd’s Pie extra special is the ground beef mixture. Instead of the usual gravy mixture, taco seasoning is used in place of it. That’s part of what makes this dish zesty and simple! The ground beef is also tossed with some shredded cheddar cheese and frozen mixed veggies. Comfort food, right?
And then the topping! It wouldn’t be shepherd’s pie without the mashed potatoes on top. Instead of using homemade mashed potatoes, I opted for the refrigerated, store bought kind. Of course, you could also make your own, or use leftovers, but we’re going for convenience here, friends.
Flavorful, easy to make, and packed with simple ingredients, this Easy Shepherd’s Pie is guaranteed to be a hit at the dinner table all year long!
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup water
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 3 cups refrigerated leftover mashed potatoes if using the refrigerated, store bought kind, a 24 ounce container
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to medium heat.
- In a large, ovenproof skillet, cook and crumble ground beef, minced onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Drain mixture and return to skillet.
- Stir in water, taco seasoning, and mixed vegetables and warm over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add 1 cup of cheese and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix mashed potatoes and remaining cheese. Spread in an even layer over ground beef mixture.
- Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until potatoes are slightly golden.
- Serve immediately.
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