Easy Shepherd's Pie
A comforting shepherd’s pie featuring seasoned ground beef, mixed vegetables, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese—all baked to bubbly perfection.
Ingredients
- ½ 13 oz box instant mashed potatoes (plus butter, milk, salt per package)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 12 oz bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 10.75 oz can tomato soup
- 1 1.5 oz packet beef stew seasoning mix
- ½ cup water
- 1 –2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare half a box of mashed potatoes per package instructions (butter, milk, salt) and keep warm.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato soup, frozen vegetables, beef stew seasoning, and ½ cup water. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 dish. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading gently.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the potatoes.
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow it to set up.