Description
A comforting and hearty dish combining ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp rosemary (fresh or dried)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the ground beef and cook until browned. Mix in the diced carrots and frozen peas, cooking together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and sprinkle in thyme and rosemary. Simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- If using homemade mashed potatoes, mix in butter and milk until smooth.
- In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture on the bottom, then dollop the mashed potatoes on top, creating texture with a fork.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Pairs well with a simple green salad or crusty bread. For extra flavor, add a dollop of ketchup or sprinkle fresh herbs on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg