Mexican Sheppards Pie Recipe

Name: Mexican Sheppards Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup water; 1 (10 ounce) package vigo yellow rice; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons butter; cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin powder
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup water
1 (10 ounce) package vigo yellow rice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons butter
cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cook rice according to package directions.
3
Saute diced onions and diced garlic in butter in a frying pan until translucent add ground turkey and brown.
4
Add cumin, chili pwder,1 can tomatoes & mild chilies including liquid and 1 cup water stir well and cook until water is absorbed.
5
Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray layer ground turkey on bottom of dish then layer with frozen corn.
6
Add 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of corn.
7
Then add cooked yellow rice on top of cheese.
8
Top rice with remainder of cheese.
9
Cook in oven for 30-45 min or until cheese turns golden brown on top. Enjoy.

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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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons cumin powder, and more.

Yes, Mexican Sheppards 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!

Mexican Sheppards Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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