Baked Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Corn and Ground Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A hearty baked shepherd's pie featuring savory ground beef and a sweet corn topping, perfect for a comforting dinner. This British-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers ground beef, yellow onion, carrot into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 large, diced carrot
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 large, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place 3 large peeled and cubed russet potatoes in a pot of salted water (1 tsp salt) and boil for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender.
2. Step 2: While potatoes cook, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 large diced carrot, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, breaking up the meat, cooking for 6-8 minutes until browned and no pink remains.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, and cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the beef mixture, about 3-4 minutes. Fold in 1 cup frozen sweet corn, season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, then remove from heat.
6. Step 6: Drain potatoes and mash with 3 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup milk until smooth and creamy.
7. Step 7: Transfer beef mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
8. Step 8: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the edges are bubbling and the potato topping is slightly golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.