Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

This shepherd's pie with ground beef is packed with fresh vegetables for a baked casserole topped with creamy mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 404 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 2 potatoes, cooked and mashed
• cooking spray
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes. Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.