Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie 🥧
Description: This is my mom’s version of shepherd’s pie…very easy and kid friendly. I now make it for my little girl, and it’s always a hit!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Oven, Beginner Cook, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 366.2
- Fat: 17.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6.6g
- Cholesterol: 79.3mg
- Sodium: 589mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.8g
- Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 29.5g
Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 can green beans (or about 2 cups fresh green beans)
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 bag frozen tater tots
Instructions:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | Begin by peeling and chopping the onion into small pieces. Set aside. |
| 3 | In a skillet over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat. |
| 4 | Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Cook until the onion is translucent. |
| 5 | If using fresh green beans, wash and trim them. If using canned green beans, drain and rinse them. |
| 6 | In an 8×8 casserole dish, layer the ingredients in the following order: ground beef and onion mixture, green beans, and milk. |
| 7 | Arrange the frozen tater tots evenly on top of the layered ingredients in the casserole dish. |
| 8 | Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. |
| 9 | Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie! |
| 10 | Optional: This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd by using a 9×13 baking dish. |
This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or to impress guests with its flavorful layers of beef, vegetables, and crispy tater tots. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even beginner cooks can master this recipe with ease. Give it a try and savor the nostalgic flavors of Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie! 🍽️🥕🥩
