Fiesta Shepard’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, but this fiesta version uses ground beef for a Mexican twist.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Fiesta Shepard’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 14 ounce Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 can Black beans
• 2 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pound Mashed potatoes
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers to the skillet and cook until softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, prepare the mashed potatoes according to package instructions.
6. Spread the ground beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
7. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly over the beef mixture.
8. Dot the mashed potatoes with butter and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Let the shepherd's pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 22g44%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.