Skillet Shepherd's Pie

Name: Skillet Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried herbs (like Italian seasoning or thyme); salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 (12 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes; 1 tsp dried parsley, for garnish

Skillet Shepherd's Pie is a one-pan comfort meal that layers seasoned ground beef and vegetables under creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese, then bakes until golden brown. The entire dish cooks in a single skillet, making cleanup minimal and weeknight dinners effortless.

🌍American 🏷️Shepherd's pie 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Comfort food Weeknight dinner

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried herbs (like Italian seasoning or thyme)
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
1 tsp dried parsley, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion.
2
Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
3
Push the meat mixture to the sides of the skillet to create a well in the center. Add the butter and allow it to melt.
4
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and stir to form a paste, then incorporate it into the beef mixture.
5
Pour in the beef broth, minced garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together until the sauce begins to thicken.
6
Add the bag of frozen mixed vegetables and stir to combine.
7
Top the beef and vegetable mixture with an even layer of shredded cheddar cheese.
8
Spoon the prepared mashed potatoes over the cheese and spread evenly to cover the entire skillet.
9
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the potato topping is lightly golden brown.
10
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with dried parsley for garnish if desired, and serve warm.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef thoroughly and drain excess fat before adding vegetables—this prevents a greasy filling layer.
Cool the beef-vegetable mixture slightly before topping with mashed potatoes to prevent them from deflating or sliding around.
Sprinkle shredded cheese directly onto the filling before adding mashed potatoes so it melts into the top layer as it bakes.
Use a fork to gently spread and roughen the mashed potato surface—this creates crispy, golden edges when baked.

Substitutions

Ground beef → ground lamb (traditional shepherd's pie)
All-purpose flour → cornstarch (for gravy-like filling, use 1 tbsp instead of 2)
Dried herbs → fresh thyme or rosemary (use 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
Yellow onion → shallots or white onion (same quantity)