Southwestern Shepherd’S Pie Recipe

Name: Southwestern Shepherd’S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2-1/2 cups water; 2 cups whole milk; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups mashed potato flakes; 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, undrained; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided; 2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained; 2/3 cup chopped green onions; Paprika

Servings: persons

3 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2-1/2 cups water
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups mashed potato flakes
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 cans (11 ounces each) Mexicorn, drained
2/3 cup chopped green onions
Paprika

1
In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the enchilada sauce, flour, chipotle peppers, cumin and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the water, milk, butter and salt; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in potato flakes until combined. Add chilies and 1/2 cup cheese.
3
Transfer meat mixture to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes. Layer with corn, mashed potato mixture and remaining cheese. Sprinkle with green onions. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.
4
Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika.
5
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
6
Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika.

1734

kcal

Calories

108

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds ground beef, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Southwestern 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.

Southwestern Shepherd’S Pie

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