Mom's Shepherd's Pie

This shepherd's pie recipe is simple and affordable. It's made with common ingredients from the pantry: ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, potatoes, and seasonings. I'm not sure where it came from, but I know there are many variations. This is my mom's! Try serving it with cranberry sauce or other fruit sauce of your choice.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 638 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons water
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ½ pounds ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
• 9 potatoes - peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place potatoes and water to cover in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; lower heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.

Step 4

Add tomato sauce, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, ground black pepper, and green beans to the skillet.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix water and flour together; stir into the skillet.

Step 6

Drain and mash potatoes. Spread potatoes over beef mixture. Poke 2 to 3 vent holes through top to release steam as casserole bakes.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Brush milk over potatoes and bake 5 minutes longer.