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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, sauté the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the corn kernels, black beans, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture, creating an even layer.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 500kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 25g50%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.