Shepherd's Pie - a Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole

Submitted by Heather N.

"In our household we called this Shepherd's Pie, although I'm not sure that this recipe is truly a "Shepherd's pie" as it is made with ground beef."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 casserole
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In skillet, brown the ground beef and saute with onion.
3. Drain beef.
4. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and celery salt.
5. Pour mixture into a 1.5 quart (8x10) dish.
6. Spread mashed potatoes over the beef mixture.
7. Sprinkle top with cheese.
8. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.

Reviews

[wendy.monslow]

I use tomato soup instead of tomato sauce. I find the flavor yummy!

 

[mayness]

I agree with the last review, it's a good base to add on to! It was very easy and yummy. I added frozen corn and peas when I added the tomato sauce, as well as some more spices (rosemary and thyme seem to be traditional shepherd's pie spices). I needed a little water, too, to help cook the veggies.

 

[usmcpatience]

This was a great base for a recipe! I substituted the tomato sauce for cream of mushroom soup and added a half a bag of frozen veggies! It was delicious, and it made for some great leftovers!

 

[ChefMisreant]

This was a great recipe the tomatoe sauce just delivers this dish! My family really enjoyed it! I have made Sheppard's pie before, but this recipe has more flavor! A great family dinner...a dinner my two and four year old love to help make & eat too! Really love this recipe--a family favorite for sure!