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
Servings 6
Calories 391kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Skillet
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 Colander
- 1 Mixing Spoon
- 1 9 x 13 Baking Dish
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
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.