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Mexican Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Mexican Shepherd's Pie represents Mexican versions of dishes so popular in the UK, created by deciding to try creative fusion comfort food adaptations. This innovative recipe bridges British and Mexican culinary traditions while creating unique comfort food experiences. The fusion approach produces familiar yet exciting new family meal options.
This is a Mexican version of the Shepherd’s Pie that is so popular in the UK. I decided to try this one night when I did not have any mashed potatoes. Its cheap, quick and easy…and my kids loved it! Serve with a tossed green salad for a great family meal!
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
garlic powder to taste
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
¾ cup hot water
1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives (Optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Place the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in the tomatoes, and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, and top evenly with corn.
Prepare the corn muffin mix according to package directions. Spread evenly over the corn layer in the baking dish.
Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and golden. Garnish with olives and cheese.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 407 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 34g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 407 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium 1223mg | 53% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 23g | 45% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 229mg | 18% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 329mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
