Julie Olsons Easy Weeknight Shepard's Pie 5fix
Julie Olson's Easy Weeknight Shepherd's Pie 5Fix is the ultimate comfort food made simple, perfect for busy evenings when time is of the essence. This family-friendly dish layers savory ground beef (or turkey), hearty frozen mixed vegetables, and creamy mushroom soup under a blanket of fluffy instant mashed potatoes, all crowned with melted cheddar cheese for a satisfying finish. Ready in just 40 minutes with only five common pantry ingredients, this quick and easy shepherd’s pie delivers rich, homestyle flavor without the fuss. Ideal for weeknight dinners, it’s a one-dish meal that’s as convenient as it is delicious—serve it straight from the oven for a cozy, crowd-pleasing meal everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 12 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups (prepared as package directs) instant mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef (or turkey) over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Step 3
Add the frozen mixed vegetables and the cream of mushroom soup to the skillet with the cooked meat. Stir everything together until well combined. Allow the mixture to heat through for 3–5 minutes.
Step 4
Prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to package instructions, ensuring you have 2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes.
Step 5
Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Step 6
Spread the prepared mashed potatoes in an even layer on top of the meat and vegetable mixture.
Step 7
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
Step 9
Let the shepherd’s pie cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1711.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2600.3 |
| Total Fat 172.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 81.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g | |
| Cholesterol 576.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3556.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 136.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 32.1g | |
| Protein 130.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 105.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1410.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3304.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories