Cajun Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie
Hearty beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed potatoes, featuring Cajun seasoning for a Southern twist on a classic dish. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, onion, carrots 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 480 calories and feeds 6, 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
- 1/2 cup, diced onion
- 1 cup, diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Boil 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed) in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain, then mash with 2 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Brown 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup peas. Cook 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1/2 tsp salt. Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, and spread evenly. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
