Taco Shepherd’s Pie
This cozy taco shepherd’s pie combines tender beef, savory spices, and a fluffy mashed potato topping for a quick, comforting meal your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups mashed potato flakes for quick mashed potato layer
- 1 pound ground beef classic taco flavor
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes with juice undrained
- 1 can Mexicorn drained
- 1 can sliced ripe olives drained
- 1 envelope taco seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder for warmth and slight sting
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder eighth teaspoon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
Instructions
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You’ll want that ready to go for the final touch.
- Cook your ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium heat. Stir and break it up until no pink remains. Drain that extra fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juice, Mexicorn, sliced olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare mashed potato flakes according to package directions.
- Spread beef mixture evenly into a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.
- Top beef mix with mashed potatoes, spreading evenly to cover.
- Sprinkle half of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is lightly browned. Add remaining cheese if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm. Leftovers keep well refrigerated or frozen; reheat in oven or microwave.