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    Gluten Free Easy Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie

    Modified: Oct 16, 2025 · Published: Oct 15, 2025 by smallfarmbiglife · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Gluten Free Easy Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights! It combines savory ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes in one cozy casserole dish.

    Inspired by the classic cottage pie, this easy beef recipe delivers a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Every bite is rich, flavorful, and sure to become one of your family dinner favorites.

    Two cream plates of gluten free easy ground beef shepherd's pie next to a cream 9x13 baking dish of the casserole

    Perfect as a weeknight meal or winter comfort dish, this Shepherd's Pie recipe is a simple way to enjoy a gluten free beef casserole without sacrificing taste.

    It's wholesome, delicious, and so easy to make! It's a quick dinner that turns humble beef and potatoes into the best Shepherd's Pie recipe you'll crave again and again.

    Whether you call it Shepherd's Pie or Cottage Pie, it's pure, creamy, classic comfort in every layer.

    If you are looking for more hearty meal recipes try my Gluten Free One Pot Hamburger Helper Copycat, my Gluten Free Taco Pasta Bake, my Gluten Free Taco Casserole or my Gluten Free Classic Tater Tot Casserole.

    You can find all of my dinner recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes

    Two cream plates of gluten free easy ground beef shepherd's pie next to a cream 9x13 baking dish of the casserole
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    Ingredients

    • Ground Beef
    • Onion
    • Frozen Mixed Vegetables
    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Beef Broth
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Dried Thyme
    • Dried Oregano
    • Idahoan Baby Reds Instant Potatoes
    • Boiling Water
    • Cheddar Cheese

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Set out a 9x13 baking pan.

    In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef and chopped onion until no pink remains and the meat is done.

    Sprinkle the gluten free flour over the beef mixture and then stir until it's dissolved into the beef mixture. This takes 2-3 minutes for the flour to soak up the grease.

    Add beef broth, frozen vegetables, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Stir together and bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the stovetop temperature to medium low and let the mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.

    While the beef mixture is simmering prepare the instant potatoes according to the instructions on the packet.

    Pour the meat mixture into the 9x13 baking dish. Cover this with the shredded cheddar cheese. Top that with the an even layer of the prepared instant potatoes.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the potatoes are very lightly browned.

    Let cool slightly and then serve.

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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This Gluten Free Easy Ground Beef Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights! It combines savory ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes in one cozy casserole dish.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 pound Ground Beef
    • 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
    • 2 Tbsp Gluten Free Flour
    • 1 - 12 ounce bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables
    • 1 - 14.5 ounce can Beef Broth
    • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
    • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
    • ½ tsp Dried Oregano
    • 1 - 8.2 ounce package Idahoan Baby Red Instant Potatoes
    • 4 cups Boiling Water
    • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

    Instructions

    Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Set out a 9x13 baking pan.

    In a large skillet over medium heat cook the ground beef and chopped onion until no pink remains and the meat is done.

    Sprinkle the gluten free flour over the beef mixture and then stir until it's dissolved into the beef mixture. This takes 2-3 minutes for the flour to soak up the grease.

    Add beef broth, frozen vegetables, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Stir together and bring the mixture to a boil and then lower the stovetop temperature to medium low and let the mixture simmer for 5-6 minutes until the sauce thickens.

    While the beef mixture is simmering prepare the instant potatoes according to the instructions on the packet.

    Pour the meat mixture into the 9x13 baking dish. Cover this with the shredded cheddar cheese. Top that with the an even layer of the prepared instant potatoes.

    Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes until the filling is bubbling and the potatoes are very lightly browned.

    Let cool slightly and then serve.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Meals
    • Method: Baking, Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    Top Tip

    I love the Idahoan Baby Reds Instant Potatoes, but you could use what ever flavor instant potatoes you have.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you use ground beef for shepherd's pie?

    Yes! Using ground beef in your shepherd's pie makes a hearty delicious meal with meat you can easily get at your local grocery store.

    What's the difference between shepherd's pie and cottage pie?

    Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with lamp. A cottage pie is usually made with beef. You could also call this recipe a cottage pie. Either way it's a easy casserole for weeknight meals.

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