All you have to do for this classic comfort food recipe is brown the ground beef.
Everything else is store-bought.
This is thanks to a few convenient store-bought ingredients, including frozen vegetables and pre-made mashed potatoes.
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While shepherd’s pie is already a complete meal (protein!
What Is Shepherd’s Pie?
Shepherd’s pie is a casserole that is traditional in Ireland, England, and Scotland.
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In some iterations of the recipe, there are also mashed potatoes on the bottom.
Add seasoning and frozen vegetables:
Spoon off and discard any fat.
Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire.
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Add the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Spoon into a baking dish.
Spread over the beef and bake until heated through, 10 minutes.
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Serve:
Divide among plates and serve.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.
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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.