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Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie is an easy ground beef dinner recipe the whole family will love!

Why choose between two beloved dinners when you can combine them into one irresistible casserole?

This sloppy joe casserole recipe takes just under an hour from start to finish and serves eight people.

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 cups ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
• 8 oz instant mashed potato mix ( and the ingredients listed on the package for preparing them)

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 STEP 1: 

To make this shepherd’s pie I started by dropping 2 pounds of lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I crumbled the ground beef.

 STEP 2: 

I added some diced onions to the skillet with the ground beef.

I stirred the ground beef and onions together well and continued cooking them until the ground beef was fully browned.

 STEP 3: 

I added some diced green and red bell peppers to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until the peppers were softened.

 STEP 4: 

I added some chopped garlic.

I stirred and continued cooking for 2 minutes.

 STEP 5: 

I added some ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and onion powder to the skillet.

I stirred until all of the ingredients were well combined.

Then I reduced the heat to low and left the mixture to simmer while I prepared the mashed potatoes.

 STEP 6: 

I boiled brought a pot of water and butter to a boil.

 STEP 7: 

Then I removed the pot from the heat and added some instant mashed potato mix and milk.

I stirred well and set the pot aside.

 STEP 8: 

I sprayed a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

I poured the ground beef mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly.

 STEP 9: 

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the ground beef.

I scooped the mashed potatoes over the cheese.

 STEP 10: 

I used a rubber spatula to spread the potatoes out evenly.

Then I used the spatula to add texture to the top of the mashed potatoes so that they would brown nicely when baking.

 STEP 11: 

I placed the dish in the oven and baked the shepherd’s pie until the mashed potatoes were nicely browned across the top.

 STEP 12: 

I removed the dish from the oven and allowed the shepherd’s pie to rest for about ten minutes so that the sauce could thicken up.

Then the shepherd’s pie was ready to scoop and serve.

Every bite of this dish brings together the sweetness of sloppy joe sauce with the richness of buttery potatoes.

It’s the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting in every spoonful.

This recipe is a lifesaver for busy weeknights when you want something hearty but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen.

You can customize this dish to suit your family’s taste—add extra veggies, use ground turkey, or even try sweet potato mash for a twist!

Don’t be intimidated; this recipe is surprisingly easy to pull together with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

If you are looking for an easy ground beef dinner recipe with a twist, then you need to try this Sloppy Joe Shepherd’s Pie!

 

How should I store this shepherd’s pie?

• Allow any leftovers to cool completely and then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

What substitutions could I make?

• Ground Beef: Any ground meat could work for this recipe including ground turkey, ground chicken and ground pork.
• Instant Mashed Potatoes: You could use homemade mashed potatoes or even mashed sweet potatoes for this recipe.
• Cheddar and Mozzarella: A variety of cheeses would work well for this recipe including provolone and Monterey Jack.

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