Ground Beef Shepherds Pie Recipe

Name: Ground Beef Shepherds Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 c. green beans; 1 c. tomatoes, diced; 2 potatoes, cooked and mashed; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 c. water; 1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, optional

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tsp. dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c. green beans
1 c. tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. water
1/4 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
5
Stir in the ground beef and basil, and cook and stir for 5 more minutes.
6
Mix in the garlic, green beans, and tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to prepared dish.
7
In a mixing bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, egg and water.
8
Spread evenly over meat mixture.
9
Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown on top.
10
Sprinkle with cheese, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1 lb. lean ground beef, 1 tsp. dried basil, and more.

Yes, Ground Beef Shepherds 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.

Ground Beef Shepherds Pie

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