Taco Shepherd’s Pie | A Simple, From-Scratch Comfort Meal

This Taco Shepherd’s Pie is a simple, from-scratch comfort meal made with seasoned ground beef, mashed potatoes, and a soft homemade crust using basic pantry ingredients.

There’s something special about taking what you have on hand and turning it into something warm and satisfying for your family. This recipe was born out of old-fashioned homemaking creativity — the kind where you look in the pantry, use what you have, and make something delicious without running to the store.

No fancy ingredients. No trends. Just good cooking.

In this video I share step-by-step how I make this easy taco-style shepherd’s pie, including the simple crust, seasoned beef filling, and creamy mashed potatos with cheese topping.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

Approximately 4 cups flour

About 2 pounds ground beef (drained)

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 cup water

Mashed potatoes

Cheese (for topping)

Full step-by-step instructions are shared in the video.