Description
Skillet Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting, one-pan meal that combines savory ground beef, vibrant mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, offering a delicious blend of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
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For Meat Mixture:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1.9 ounce onion soup mix (Knorr, 55g pkg)
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, and corn)
For Mashed Potatoes:
- 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 4 tablespoon softened butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes
In a large pot, boil the potato cubes for about 15 minutes or until fork-tender. While the potatoes are cooking, proceed with preparing the meat mixture. - Prepare the meat mixture
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until no longer pink, breaking it up as you go. - Add ingredients
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 more minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent. Stir in the pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, and beef broth. Add the frozen vegetables and cook for a couple more minutes. Set aside. - Preheat oven
Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). - Prepare the mashed potatoes
Drain the cooked potatoes and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the butter and mash until smooth. Mix in the milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, mashing until creamy and well combined. - Assemble the shepherd’s pie
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meat mixture in the skillet. Use a fork to create a textured pattern on top. - Bake
Place the skillet on a baking sheet and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 40 minutes until the top is golden brown. - Garnish and serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Be cautious with salt addition as the onion soup mix contains sodium.
- Using frozen vegetables saves prep time.
- For best results, make homemade mashed potatoes.
- Brown the beef in the serving skillet for maximum flavor.
- If using higher fat content ground beef, omit the olive oil.
- Cut the butter into pieces for easier potato mashing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
