Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, but this Southwestern variation uses ground beef for a flavorful twist.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie

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

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

Servings: 6 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium-sized Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium-sized Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cup Mashed potatoes
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the corn kernels, black beans, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
6. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, creating an even layer.
7. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 500kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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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.