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Super Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe Ready in Just 35 Minutes

Super Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

A quick, comforting casserole made with browned ground beef, onion, tomato soup, green beans, prepared mashed potatoes, and Cheddar cheese. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to bake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 medium Medium onion, chopped
  • 1 10.5-ounce can Condensed tomato soup
  • 1 15-ounce can Green beans, drained
  • 1 8-ounce package Prepared mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar cheese

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks, then drain excess fat.
  2. Stir the condensed tomato soup and drained green beans into the cooked beef mixture. Continue heating until everything is evenly combined and hot.
  3. Transfer the beef mixture to a small baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Spoon the prepared mashed potatoes over the top and spread them carefully across the filling.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar evenly over the mashed potatoes. For extra browning, use a fork to create ridges in the potato layer before adding the cheese.
  5. Bake for about 20 minutes, until the casserole is hot throughout and the Cheddar is melted. Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving so the layers settle slightly.

Notes

Use fairly thick mashed potatoes so they stay on top of the filling. If making mashed potatoes from scratch, season them well and add a little butter or milk for easy spreading without making them runny. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat until hot throughout.