Description
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Casserole is a cozy, weeknight-friendly meal that brings classic comfort to the table in one baking dish. Ground halal beef with onions, garlic, peas and carrots simmers in savory beef broth and tomato, then is crowned with creamy mashed potatoes and optional cheddar cheese. This family-friendly casserole is easy to prepare, reheats well, and freezes nicely for busy days—delivering hearty flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (halal)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×10-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in peas and carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Spoon mashed potatoes over the top and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and dot with butter if using.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Tip: Use leftover mashed potatoes to reduce prep time.
- For a lighter version, omit the cheese or use reduced-fat cheddar.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.
- Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated; bake before serving.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for 3–4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Easy Shepherd’s Pie Casserole, Shepherds Pie, Beef Casserole, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Halal Meat, Creamy Mashed Potatoes