Baked Meatloaf Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Baked Meatloaf Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 slice bread, finely chopped; 1 whole egg; 1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1/4 - 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1 sweet onion, sliced in rings (such as Vidalia); 4 butter potatoes, cubed; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream or 1/3 cup milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 (8 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed and drained; 1 (8 ounce) box frozen carrots, thawed and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 slice bread, finely chopped
1 whole egg
1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 - 1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 sweet onion, sliced in rings (such as Vidalia)
4 butter potatoes, cubed
1/3 cup half-and-half cream or 1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (8 ounce) box frozen peas, thawed and drained
1 (8 ounce) box frozen carrots, thawed and drained

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Prepare meatloaf: Combine first eight ingredients in a large bowl.
3
Smooth into a loaf baking dish.
4
Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
5
While meatloaf is baking, prepare potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, drain water.
6
Mash potatoes with fork, stirring in 1/3 cup of half & half.
7
In skillet melt margarine and brown slices of onions.
8
Put on lid and cook, stirring occasionally, making sure all of the onions get brown (usually about 10 minutes).
9
Mix potatoes and onions in a medium-size bowl.
10
Place mixture in 2-qt baking dish and top with cheese.
11
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
12
When meatloaf and potatoes are done, remove from oven.
13
Assemble shepherd's pie: Drain the meatloaf of grease and spoon into a 3-qt casserole dish (The meatloaf will break apart as you spoon it out.) Mash the meatloaf down into a flat layer.
14
Mix peas and carrots together and add them on top of the beef.
15
Spoon mashed potato mixture on top of the vegetables. The potatoes should form the top layer, so be careful not to mix the vegetables with the potatoes.
16
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

620

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 slice bread, finely chopped, 1 whole egg, 1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia), and more.

Yes, Baked Meatloaf Shepherd'S Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Meatloaf Shepherd'S Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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