Easy Tex-Mex Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Name: Easy Tex-Mex Shepherd’S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 pounds ground sirloin; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (from 1 medium-size onion); 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 large garlic cloves); 1 (15-oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 cups pico de gallo, drained; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce; 1 (8-oz.) block pepper Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups); 4 cups refrigerated mashed potatoes (such as Bob Evans); 1/2 cup salsa verde; Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds ground sirloin
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (from 1 medium-size onion)
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 large garlic cloves)
1 (15-oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 cups pico de gallo, drained
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1 (8-oz.) block pepper Jack cheese, grated (about 2 cups)
4 cups refrigerated mashed potatoes (such as Bob Evans)
1/2 cup salsa verde
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

1
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add sirloin, and cook, stirring often to break up meat with a wooden spoon, until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Drain beef mixture. Stir in corn, black beans, salt, and cumin; cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in pico de gallo, ketchup, and chopped chipotle chiles. Top mixture with grated cheese, and remove from heat.
2
Stir together mashed potatoes and salsa verde in a medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH until hot, about 3 minutes. Spread potato mixture in an even layer over cheese in skillet, covering entire surface. Spray lightly with cooking spray, and place skillet on a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are lightly browned on top, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with cilantro and scallions, and serve hot.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 2 pounds ground sirloin, 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion (from 1 medium-size onion), 1 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 large garlic cloves), and more.

Yes, Easy Tex-Mex 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.

Easy Tex-Mex Shepherd’S Pie

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