Mom's Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd's pie is easy and versatile. This recipe features a beefy filling with canned green beans and tomato sauce and a simple mashed potato topping.

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

Ingredients

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

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.