Shepherd’s Pie Casserole
A comforting and hearty Shepherd’s Pie Casserole made with ground beef, mixed vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, then drain excess grease.
- Season and add the frozen mixed vegetables and thyme; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Layer the beef and vegetable mixture in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with dollops of mashed potatoes, spreading evenly.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve with a fresh green salad or roasted veggies. Garnish with sour cream or fresh parsley for an extra touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: comfort food, casserole, Shepherd's Pie, family recipe, hearty meal