Skillet Shepherd’s Pie – Easy One-Pan Comfort Food
This hearty Skillet Shepherd’s Pie combines savory beef, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes baked until golden. Perfect for beginner home cooks, it’s comforting, affordable, and simple to prepare in one pan.
Ingredients
For Meat Mixture:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1¼ lb lean ground beef
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1.9 oz onion soup mix Knorr, 55g pkg
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, green beans, corn
For Mashed Potatoes:
- 6 large potatoes peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt or to taste
- ½ tsp white pepper or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes, until fork tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Add pepper flakes, Worcestershire, onion soup mix, and beef broth. Stir well.
- Add frozen vegetables, stir, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Drain potatoes and mash with butter. Stir in milk, Parmesan, salt, and white pepper until smooth.
- Spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in the skillet, smoothing the top and roughing with a fork.
- Bake 40 minutes until golden brown. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For smoother mashed potatoes, mash while hot and add extra milk if needed. For a fun twist on Skillet Shepherd’s Pie, swap sweet potatoes for a colorful topping or add shredded cheddar before baking.
Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
Calories: 410
Protein: 24g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg
Calories: 410
Protein: 24g
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 720mg