Shepherd’s Pie Sloppy Joes
A savory twist on Sloppy Joes featuring seasoned ground beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to a golden finish for a comforting family meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 2-3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1-2 tbsp brown sugar optional
- 1 tsp mustard Dijon or yellow
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup diced bell peppers optional
- 4-5 cups mashed potatoes homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese for topping optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook ground beef with chopped onion until beef is browned and onions are tender, breaking up the meat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar if using, mustard, salt, pepper, and diced bell peppers if desired.
- Simmer the mixture for 5 to 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).
- Spread the beef mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- Spread mashed potatoes over the beef mixture into an even layer.
- Dot the mashed potatoes with butter and sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the topping is heated through and lightly golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Use creamy mashed potatoes for optimal texture.
- Add hot sauce or paprika to the beef for extra flavor.
- Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese enhances richness on top.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.