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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe You’ll Love to Make!

Easy Shepherd’s Pie Casserole Recipe

A simple and delicious shepherd’s pie casserole that combines ground meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, peas, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes on top.
  6. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  8. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to use leftover mashed potatoes for a quicker preparation.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with lentils or mushrooms.

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