How to Make Shepherd's Pie Mexicana - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food dish that originated in the UK. Traditionally, it consists of a layer of ground meat and vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden and bubbly. It's the perfect hearty and satisfying meal for a cozy night in.

However, for those who enjoy a little spice and flavor in their meals, this recipe for Shepherd's Pie Mexicana is sure to be a hit. It takes all the comforting elements of the traditional dish and infuses them with the...

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Ingredients

  • 5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon spicy seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork; drain. Mash by hand using a potato masher or sturdy whisk. Mix in butter, milk, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef and cook until meat loses its pink color. Season with seasoned salt and taco seasoning. Add peas and corn and stir until blended.
  • Pour beef and vegetable mixture into prepared baking dish. Cover with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are golden and beef and vegetable mixture is hot and bubbly, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 832mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 49mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1132mg