Beyond Meat Skillet Shepherd's Pie with Tater Tots

This Beyond Meat Shepherd’s Pie is a one-skillet wonder topped with crispy tater tots. It’s hearty, cozy, and ridiculously easy to make.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 5

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 289kcal

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled and finly chopped
12 oz package Beyond Beef Crumbles (see notes if using ground that requires pre-cooking)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce (substitute tamari or Braggs Aminos)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
1 ½ cups vegetable broth (plus more if needed)
32 oz bag frozen tater tots

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Cook the base: In a large ovenproof skillet (10–12 inch cast iron works great), heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 3–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onions,, 2 cloves garlic
Add Beyond Beef: Crumble frozen or thawed Beyond Beef into the skillet. Cook until browned, 5–7 minutes.
12 oz package Beyond Beef Crumbles
Flavor it up: Stir in tomato paste, soy sauce, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir well. Cook 1–2 minutes to let flavors develop.
2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Add veggies & sauce: Stir in frozen vegetables. Slowly add broth, stirring, until a saucy filling forms. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
Top with tots: Arrange frozen tater tots evenly over the filling. (No need to thaw.)
32 oz bag frozen tater tots
Bake: Transfer skillet to the oven and bake 25–30 minutes, until tots are golden and crispy. For extra crispness, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
Serve: Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

There are a few Beyond Beef options you can use in this recipe:

Frozen Beyond Beef Crumbles: These go straight into the skillet—no pre-cooking needed.
Beyond Beef Ground: Cook it first before adding the onions. Brown it in the skillet, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula.
Beyond Burgers: Two or three patties work well. Cook them through, then break them into small pieces before adding.

Make it cheesy: Sprinkle vegan cheddar or mozzarella shreds over the filling before adding tots for a melty middle layer.
Gluten-free option: Use GF flour or cornstarch as the thickener.
Meal prep: Assemble ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready (add ~10 minutes to bake time).