Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup tomatoes , diced
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 2 potatoes , cooked and mashed
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add ground beef and basil. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly and browned, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix in green beans, tomatoes, and garlic; cook until beans are slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.

6. 6

   Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

7. 7

   Mix together mashed potatoes, water, and beaten egg in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread evenly over beef mixture.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes start to brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cheese and continue baking until cheese is melted, about 5 more minutes.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!