Easy Shepherd's Pie with Garlic Romano Potatoes

This easy shepherd's pie is topped with mouthwatering mashed potatoes flavored with garlic and Romano cheese for a dish the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 392 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 pounds red potatoes
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.33333334326744 cup milk
• 0.5 cup grated Romano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2

Place beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with rosemary and basil. Cook and stir until beef is evenly browned; drain grease. Mix in mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Cook and stir until vegetables are heated through. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.

Step 4

Add butter, Romano cheese, milk, garlic, salt, and oregano to potatoes in the pot. Mash together with a potato masher until smooth. Spread mashed potatoes over beef and vegetable mixture in the baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the oven broiler to high and continue cooking until the top of potatoes are golden brown, about 3 minutes.