Vegan Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

This classic dish gets a makeover with Mexican flavors making this Vegan Mexican Shepherd’s Pie a spicy comforting meal. 

I am a huge fan of one pan dishes. If I didn’t have a blog, the majority of my meals would probably be one pan plans.

When I eat side dishes, I eat them as a light lunch or snack. I don’t have a main dish with sides next to it. It’s just not my style.

When we have people over for dinner, we normally serve appetizers and then a main dish for the entrée. It’s just how we roll.

So this Vegan Mexican Shepherd’s Pie is right up my alley. Having veggies and protein all in one dish is my preferred way of eating.

This vegan shepherd’s pie has black beans, corn, red pepper, red onion, and chipotle mashed sweet potatoes all in one meal. The result is a smoky, slightly spicy savory shepherd’s pie.

I like to eat this sweet potato shepherd’s pie with roasted tomato salsa, which I also used in the recipe. Grate some vegan cheddar on top for some richness.

Easy

This vegan shepherd’s pie is really easy to make, especially if you make the Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes the day before like I did.

It’s a pretty dish to serve at a dinner party, and you can serve it with your favorite condiments. I ate mine with roasted tomato salsa, but vegan sour cream, guacamole, or even sliced avocados would work well also.

Other Vegan Mexican Recipes You Might Like

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• Vegan Mexican Tortilla Pizza
• Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate
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Vegan Mexican Shepherd’s Pie

This vegan casserole is a hearty meal that will leave your family wanting more.

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I love these Pyrex baking dishes! I used a 7 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ baking dish for this recipe. It’s great because it comes with a cover, so I can put it in the fridge.

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Vegan Mexican Shepherd's Pie

This classic dish gets a makeover with Mexican flavors making this Vegan Mexican Shepherd's Pie a spicy comforting meal. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine vegan, gluten free

Keyword vegan Mexican shepherd's pie, vegan shepherd's pie

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4 - 6

Calories 491 kcal

Author Willow Moon

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped red pepper
• 3/4 cup corn
• 15 ounces black beans
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teapoon Mexican oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teapoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup salsa - I used roasted tomato
• Whole batch Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes*

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°.

2. Add olive oil to a hot pan and cook onions on medium heat until translucent. 

3. Add red pepper and cook until crisp tender.

4. Add corn, black beans, spices, and salsa. Cook a few minutes until salsa cooks down.

5. Pour black bean mixture into a 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" (or similar size) baking dish. Spread Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potato on top.

6. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

*For the Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes the recipe says the almond milk is optional. I used it in that recipe so that it would have a creamy consistency in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Mexican Shepherd's Pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1327mg 55%

Potassium 1448mg 41%

Total Carbohydrates 87g 29%

Dietary Fiber 18g 72%

Sugars 14g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 692.4%

Vitamin C 57.5%

Calcium 14.2%

Iron 25.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.