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Easy Shepherd’s Pie Casserole – Classic Comfort in One Dish

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A comforting casserole of savory ground meat and veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A quick and hearty take on the classic Shepherd’s Pie.

Ingredients

Scale

Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 2 lbs potatoes

  • ½ cup milk or cream

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • Salt & pepper

  • Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar

Meat Filling:

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ cup broth

  • 1 tbsp flour

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 2 lbs potatoes

  • ½ cup milk or cream

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • Salt & pepper

  • Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar

Meat Filling:

  • 1 lb ground lamb or beef

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1½ cups frozen mixed vegetables

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ cup broth

  • 1 tbsp flour

  • ½ tsp dried thyme

  • Salt & pepper to taste

Notes

  • Boil and mash potatoes with milk, butter, and seasoning.

  • Brown meat, then add onion, garlic, tomato paste, and flour. Stir in broth and veggies.

  • Layer meat filling into a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.

  • Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

  • Cool 5 minutes before serving.