Mac and Cheese Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie Recipe

When it comes to comfort food it doesn't get much better than a classic ground beef shepherd's pie – but with this delectable mac and cheese ground beef shepherd's pie recipe, you can elevate the dish to something truly spectacular! Packed with bold, savory flavors and creamy, cheesy goodness, this meal is sure to become an instant family favorite

Course Casseroles, Dinner, Dinner Casserole

Cuisine American

Keyword Ground Beef, Mac and Cheese

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 45

Resting Time 5

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 391kcal

Author Stacy Williams

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef browned and drained well
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 ½ tsp Onion powder
12 oz Mixed vegetables thawed
26 oz Cream of mushroom soup
1 box Macaroni & cheese
1 Tbsp Butter
¼ C Milk
½ C. Shredded cheddar cheese
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat over to 400°F. Cook and crumble 1 lb Ground beefwith 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp Onion powder, Salt and Black Pepper until brown. Drain well.
1 lb Ground beef, 1 tbsp Garlic powder, 1 1/2 tsp Onion powder, Salt, Black Pepper
Fill medium saucepan halfway with water while the ground beef is cooking. Bring to a boil, add 1 box Macaroni & cheese and cook 6 minutes. Pasta will be tender, but not completely soft. Drain well and return to the saucepan. Add 1 Tbsp Butter cheese packet and1/4 C Milk and stir well to combine. Set aside.
1 box Macaroni & cheese, 1 Tbsp Butter, 1/4 C Milk
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 12 oz Mixed vegetables and 26 oz Cream of mushroom soup. Stir until well combined.
12 oz Mixed vegetables, 26 oz Cream of mushroom soup
Add ground beef and stir well. Pour vegetable/meat mixture into casserole dish and smooth out evenly.
Top with prepared mac and cheese. Bake at 400° F 20 minutes or until heated thoroughly.
Remove from oven and top with 1/2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese. Return to oven for another 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve hot.
1/2 C. Shredded cheddar cheese

Notes

Nutrition facts are auto-calculated and may not be 100% correct. Please use discretion if you follow a special diet.
Pasta will be al-dente' when baked. If you prefer a softer pasta, boil it for 8 minutes before baking.
Shredded cheese may be omitted without affecting taste.
If pasta gets too crispy in the oven, cover with foil to prevent burning.

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