Brazilian Cheesy Shepherd's Pie
A hearty Brazilian-inspired bake layered with seasoned ground beef, silky mashed potatoes, and a bubbling golden cheese crust. This crowd-pleasing one-dish meal is easy to put together and impossible to resist.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) potatoes
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
- 500 g (1.1 lb) ground beef
- 200 g (7 oz) shredded mozzarella
- 50 g (2 oz) grated Parmesan
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder and herbs to taste
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Directions
- 1
Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until completely tender. Drain, then mash with the heavy cream and margarine until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, seasoning well with salt, pepper, and your preferred spices. Cook until no pink remains and liquid has evaporated.
- 3
Spread the seasoned beef evenly across the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- 4
Cover completely with the mashed potatoes, then top with the shredded mozzarella and finish with the grated Parmesan.
- 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Serve hot as a complete one-dish meal.
💡 Chef's Tip
Sauté diced onion and chopped tomato with the beef for a richer, more complex filling. A pinch of nutmeg stirred into the mash adds a subtle warmth.
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