Description
Mexican shepherd’s pie blends hearty ground beef with creamy mashed potatoes in a comforting dish. Rich flavors and simple ingredients create a satisfying meal you’ll eagerly anticipate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cast-iron skillet at medium temperature (around 350°F), carefully distributing diced potatoes to create an even layer.
- Sauté potatoes for 8-10 minutes, periodically stirring to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and tender texture. Transfer potatoes to a separate plate.
- Using the identical skillet, introduce ground beef, methodically fragmenting meat with a wooden spatula during the cooking process.
- Once beef achieves a rich brown color, incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, allowing them to soften and release aromatic flavors.
- Sprinkle an ensemble of seasonings including smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, thoroughly distributing across the meat mixture.
- Pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet, creating a savory liquid base that enhances the dish’s depth of flavor.
- Gently reintegrate the previously cooked potatoes, carefully folding them into the seasoned beef mixture to ensure complete integration.
- Simmer the combined ingredients for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop a harmonious taste profile.
- Remove from heat, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting the smoked paprika and cumin to match your flavor preferences, creating a personalized taste profile.
- For a leaner option, choose ground beef with lower fat content like 90/10 or ground turkey to reduce overall calories and fat.
- Enhance the dish’s nutritional value by adding colorful vegetables like bell peppers or diced carrots during the cooking process for extra nutrients and texture.
- Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform small cubes to guarantee even cooking and consistent browning throughout the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg