Cowboy Pie

Saddle up for a hearty, homestyle classic with this crowd-pleasing Cowboy Pie! This savory dish layers a rich and flavorful ground beef filling—seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce—beneath a creamy blanket of buttery mashed potatoes and gooey cheddar cheese. Packed with protein-packed kidney beans and colorful mixed vegetables, it’s a complete one-dish meal that’s as comforting as it is satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual family gatherings, this baked casserole is easy to prepare with simple ingredients and comes together in under an hour. For those craving wholesome comfort food with a Tex-Mex flair, Cowboy Pie is the ultimate cozy recipe you'll want to add to your rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn, and carrots)
• 3 cups instant mashed potatoes
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 0.75 cup milk (for mashed potatoes)
• 2 tbsp butter (for mashed potatoes)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Simmer the filling mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat.

Step 8

Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to the package instructions, incorporating milk and butter for creaminess.

Step 9

Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the beef layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 11

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.

Step 12

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 13

For an extra golden top, switch the oven to broil for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.

Step 14

Remove the cowboy pie from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 15

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2146.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2657.5

Total Fat 160.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 491.4mg	0%
Sodium 4756.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.8g	0%
Total Sugars 48.9g
Protein 149.7g	0%

Vitamin D 132.3IU	0%
Calcium 1440.0mg	0%
Iron 24.1mg	0%
Potassium 4851.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 24.9%