Mexican Shepherd's Pie in a Pan - Real Recipes from Mums

This Mexican Shepherd’s Pie in a Pan is a massive favourite with my children – it brings together their two all time favourite meals. Shepherd’s Pie and Mexican! The taco shells (or corn chips if you prefer) add a lovely crunch and the fresh green salad lightens the meal perfectly. You could double or triple the recipe and cook in a large baking dish if you’re feeding a crowd. Make it ahead of time and just complete the last step (heat through, melt the cheese and garnish) just before serving.

Ingredients (serves 6)

500g Mince (Beef, Pork or Chicken)
1 med Brown Onion, finely diced
1 sachet Taco or Burrito Flavouring
400g Tinned Diced Tomatoes
6 large Potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 Carrots, finely grated
1 cup Corn Kernels (fresh, frozen or tinned)
1 tbs Jalapenos
1 tub Sour Cream
1 tbs Butter
1/2 cup Milk
1 packet Taco shells (or 1 bag corn chips)
1 large Cos Lettuce (or any green salad leaves really)
1/3 cup Red Cabbage, finely sliced
2 tbs Olive Oil
1 Lime
1/2 punnet Cherry Tomatoes (or 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato)
1/4 cup Warm Water
1 cup Grated Tasty Cheese

Method

Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
Heat 1 tbs OLIVE OIL in a frypan then add the ONION. Fry off gently until onion softens. Then add the MINCE and fry until browned thoroughly. Sprinkle the TACO or BURRITO FLAVOURING over the mince, add the TIN OF TOMATOES and 1/4 cup WARM WATER and stir until well combined. Lower the temp and allow to simmer and thicken slightly.
While the mince is simmering, peel and quarter the POTATOES, cover with salted water in a medium saucepan and boil until very soft. Once the potatoes are done, drain all the water off and leave the potatoes in the saucepan. Add 1/2 tub of SOUR CREAM, BUTTER, 1/3 of the GRATED CHEESE and 1/4 CUP MILK and mash until very smooth. Add the other 1/4 cup MILK if the mash mixture is a little dry - you want a lovely soft mash for this dish.
Combine the grated CARROTS (reserve about 1 tbs to use as garnish) and the corn kernels and then spread evenly on top of the mince mixture (leave the mince mixture in the pan in which it was cooked).
Dollop the mashed POTATO over the top of the carrot and corn (you are aiming to cover the meat/carrot/corn completely with dollops. Sprinkle the remaining CHEESE over the top and place into the oven until the meat mixture starts to bubble and the cheese melts to a golden brown.
While the Mexican Shepherd's Pie is in the oven, make a quick salad by combining the COS LETTUCE, the RED CABBAGE and drizzling with 1 tbs olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Feel free to add any other salad veges to really bulk up the salad.
For 5 - 8 minutes before you take the pie from the oven, heat the taco shells in the bottom of the oven.
Remove the pie from the oven and add more sour cream if desired. Garnish with a sprinkle of carrot/corn/jalapenos and cherry tomatoes. Break up a few taco shells for impact and arrange these sitting up in the mash topping!
ENJOY!

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26 Comments

- - mom268263 said
  - 01 Nov 2020
    9:50 am
I can see why it is a family favourite as quite a comfort food, and addition of taco shells and salad, a good all rounder meal.

- - mom112023 said
  - 06 Dec 2018
    6:15 am
Love this recipe. A bit different. Thanks.

- - mom101628 said
  - 18 Aug 2018
    10:27 pm
Lovely recipe – thanks for sharing.

- - mom111059 said
  - 11 Jun 2018
    8:06 pm
Lovely original idea. I like the fact that it is easy. Hope I can manage to make it well as it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

- - mom62624 said
  - 10 Jun 2018
    3:02 pm
Wonderfully unique, looks great.

- - mom160421 said
  - 07 Jun 2018
    9:34 pm
This looks really tasty. Must give it a try this winter.

- - rachelvk said
  - 06 Jun 2018
    9:47 pm
Definitely one to try.

- - maddisonmelkie@gmail.com said
  - 04 Jun 2018
    2:20 pm
wow I love this it looks amazing and id love to try this as I enjoy shepherds pie and hot and spicy things

- - rachelvk said
  - 02 Jun 2018
    3:30 pm
This looks amazing and so hearty. A great winter warmer.

- - mom74005 said
  - 01 Jun 2018
    5:03 pm
This looks so good. We are having Mexican tonight but gosh I have food envy now.

- - mom62527 said
  - 21 May 2018
    10:24 pm
My family would love this especially my son who loves anything Mexican or with spice. This looks like a fun dish that can make mealtimes worth remembering. All the ingredients are colourful, fresh and delicious. Especially the texture of the crunchy tacos that is the best part of it.

- - Ellen said
  - 21 May 2018
    4:15 am
Aw I think my kids would love this ! Although they might refuse the salad with red cabbage, except for my eldest. They’re used to eat red cabbage cooked, not raw.

- - mom265671 said
  - 13 May 2018
    5:27 pm
This would be such a crowd pleaser. I need to try this.
- kjgarner replied
  
  09 Jun 2018 , 7:04 pm
  Would be great as a platter for entertaining people
- - tessie said
  - 12 May 2018
    1:07 pm
I’ll definitely be giving this a go. It’s crazy (in a good way) combining our favourite recipes together. It’s sure to be a big hit with this family. Thanks for the recipe

- - taynik46 said
  - 11 May 2018
    7:14 pm
This looks really cute and I love the twist on a shepherds pie – thank you for sharing

- - leveestee said
  - 11 May 2018
    5:17 pm
I am keen to try this! Such a fun twist!

- - mom81879 said
  - 10 May 2018
    5:23 pm
Can’t go past a hearty shepherds pie as afamily fave in winter. Really liking the addition of the Mexican twist
- mom93821 replied
  
  11 May 2018 , 6:07 am
  I love all recipes with a twist and I love Mexican twists!
- - mom81879 said
  - 09 May 2018
    9:45 am
Mmmm, loving the look of this. The addition of corn chips on top will add that bit off interesting texture to the dish

- - mom81879 said
  - 09 May 2018
    9:34 am
I’ll be adding this one to my weekly menu plan. If it’s as good as it looks, it will no doubt make regular reappearances

- - rovermum said
  - 09 May 2018
    9:09 am
What an interesting spin on the already popular Shepherds Pie which is already a favourite in our home. Looking forward to trying this one.