Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
Description
This shepherd's pie with ground beef is packed with fresh vegetables for a baked casserole topped with creamy mashed potatoes and Cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 cup green beans
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1 cup tomatoes, diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 potatoes, cooked and mashed
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1/2 cup water
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4
Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.
5
Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.
6
Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
7
Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.
10
Serve and enjoy!