Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the ground beef and dried basil to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease. (Cook time: 7-10 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the green beans, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook until the green beans are slightly softened and the flavors have melded. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to the prepared casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, water (or milk), and beaten egg. Mix until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Recipe View Carefully spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish.

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are lightly golden brown on top. (Bake time: 15-20 minutes)

Recipe View Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly over the potatoes. Continue baking until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (Bake time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!