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Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Beef – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef for Comfort Food Nights

This cozy shepherd’s pie with ground beef is my go-to for busy weeknights and laid-back Sundays. It brings together rich beef, sweet peas, and buttery mashed potatoes into one golden, bubbling dish. Think of it as the warm hug your dinner plate has been missing. What I love most is how it uses pantry staples like ground beef, frozen peas, and potatoes to create something that tastes like it took hours. Truthfully, it’s done faster than you’d expect, especially if you multitask like a pro in the kitchen. And let’s not even talk about the leftovers—because there won’t be any. This recipe hits all the marks: it’s one of those easy recipes with ground beef, fits right in with quick and easy recipes, and feels like comfort food from the first bite. If you’re craving something homemade, hearty, and full of flavor, this shepherd’s pie might just be your new favorite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Cuisine: American
Keywords: cheesey potatoes easy recipe, comfort food easy recipes, easy ground beef recipes for dinner, easy recipes for dinner, easy recipes with ground beef, homemade easy recipes, quick and easy recipes
Servings: 6
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (prepared in advance or freshly mashed)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, but oh-so-good)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with your spoon or spatula.
  4. Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, and flour. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add frozen peas and carrots. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Spread the beef mixture in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  7. Top evenly with mashed potatoes. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top.
  8. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving—trust me, your tongue will thank you.

Notes

You can make the mashed potatoes a day ahead and just warm them slightly before spreading. Feel free to add corn or green beans if that’s your thing. And if you’re skipping the cheese, we can still be friends.