Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Ground Beef and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1.25 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 0.75 cup beef broth
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup light sour cream
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Boil cubed potatoes and garlic in a large pot until tender, about 20 minutes. Ensure the water covers the potatoes and garlic adequately.
2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). While the potatoes cook, brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour, vegetables, beef broth, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 5 minutes, then transfer to a casserole dish.
3. Drain the cooked potatoes and garlic, and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes and garlic with a potato masher. Incorporate sour cream and 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese, mashing until smooth and creamy.
4. Evenly spread the mashed potato mixture over the beef in the casserole dish, creating a uniform top layer. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of Cheddar cheese over the potatoes.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown. Let the shepherd's pie cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 311 kcal
• Fat Content: 17 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 546 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 59 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g