Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe With Frozen Vegetables
Introduction
Shepherd's pie is a classic British dish that is perfect for a comforting dinner. It is traditionally made with lamb or beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. However, in this recipe, we will be using frozen vegetables to make it even easier to prepare.Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make this easy shepherd's pie recipe:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the beef and vegetable mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mashed potatoes.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the mashed potatoes are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Variations
This recipe can be easily customized to your liking. Here are a few variations:
- Use ground lamb instead of beef for a more traditional shepherd's pie.
- Add some chopped mushrooms to the beef and vegetable mixture for extra flavor.
- Swap out the mashed potatoes for sweet potatoes for a healthier version.
- Use different types of cheese, such as mozzarella or feta, instead of cheddar.
