Best 4 American Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty comfort of American Shepherd's Pie, a classic dish that embodies culinary warmth and satisfaction. This savory casserole features a delectable combination of ground beef or lamb simmered in a rich gravy, topped with a fluffy layer of mashed potatoes and a sprinkling of cheese. The beef or lamb is cooked with aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, creating a flavorful base for the filling. The mashed potatoes, made with creamy butter, milk, and just the right amount of seasonings, provide a smooth and velvety contrast to the savory meat mixture. The addition of cheese, whether it's cheddar, Parmesan, or a blend of your favorites, adds a golden-brown crust and a touch of tangy richness. This article presents a collection of American Shepherd's Pie recipes, each offering unique variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. From traditional recipes to vegetarian and gluten-free options, there's a perfect Shepherd's Pie recipe for every home cook. Prepare to be captivated by this timeless dish that promises to warm your soul and bring joy to your table.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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When you're in the mood for a meaty, savory comfort-food classic, serve Alton Brown's Shepherd's Pie from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place the canola oil into a 12-inch saute pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly.
  • Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Favorite shepherd's pie recipe, a classic casserole of Britain and Ireland done American-style. Cook ground beef and savory vegetables, top with mashed potatoes, and bake to perfection.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Casserole     Comfort Food     Pantry Meal     Beef     Casserole     Cottage Pie     Ground Beef     Shepherd's Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), peeled and quartered
8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1-2 cups vegetables-diced carrots, corn, peas
1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in medium sized pot. Cover with at least an inch of cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1031 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 50 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

AMERICAN SHEPHERD'S PIE (COWHERD'S PIE)



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A variation on Alton Brown's highly-regarded Shepherd's Pie recipe, substituting ground beef for lamb. You will find the original recipe here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/shepherds-pie-recipe2/index.html This is my to-try selection for the week of January 2, 2012.

Provided by Cranky Ex-Chef

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 lbs potatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces butter, unsalted
3/4 teaspoon salt, kosher
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 teaspoon salt, kosher
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Make the Mashed Potatoes:.
  • Peel the potatoes and cut into a large dice. Place in pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to a simmer, cooking the potatoes until a fork inserted in a potato dice causes it to break apart. Drain the potatoes and then return to the pot, adding the cream and butter. Mash the potatoes until smooth then season with the salt and pepper. Add the egg yolk, stirring until well combined. Set the mashed potatoes aside.
  • Make the Meat Filling.
  • (If you are a confident kitchen multi-tasker, you can prepare the meat filling while the potatoes are cooking to decrease the total prep time on the meal).
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat a large saute pan or dutch oven (for a one-pot meal) over medium-high heat. Add the oil, allow it to heat for a moment then add the onion and carrots. Saute the veggies about four minutes, or until the onions just begin to brown. Stir in the crushed garlic, then crumble in the ground beef and stir to brown. Cook the meat 3-5 minutes, or until the beef is cooked through. Season with the salt and pepper, then sprinkle on the flour, tossing to coat the meat. Cook the floured meat for another minute. Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Allow the mix to come to a boil, stirring to keep the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • If you prepared the meat in a dutch oven or similar casserole you may leave the meat mixture in that dish and continue with the recipe. Otherwise, to bake the dish in a casserole pan spread the meat mixture evenly into an 11" by 7" glass baking dish. The glass baking dish is prone to boil-overs so set it on a foil- or parchment-lined cookie sheet when baking.
  • Spread the peas and corn on top of the meat mixture then gently top with the mashed potatoes, starting at the edges and smoothing the potatoes towards the middle of the dish with an offset metal or rubber spatula.
  • Place the casserole on a rack in the middle of the oven and backe for 25 minutes, or until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.1, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 119.9, Sodium 775.3, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3, Protein 27.3

BEST EVER AMERICAN SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE



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The tastiest, and easy recipe. I would not have posted unless I tried it and found it delicious and different from the other sheperd pie recipes on this site. Will be a regular during the chili months in buffalo! Deelicios!!!

Provided by jellyko

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup beef broth or 1 cup stock
1 cup heavy cream
24 ounces canned green beans (cut in half)
3 cups ready made mashed potatoes (fresh or made like bob evans brand)
3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or a blend)

Steps:

  • In skillet, brown beef and onion. Drain fat.
  • Add garlic, salt, pepper, worcestershire and flour. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add beef broth/stock and then heavy cream.
  • Stir in beans.
  • Pour into 11x17 inch pan. top with 1 cup cheese.
  • Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with the rest of shredded cheese.
  • Bake at 375 for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and rest 5-10 minutes.
  • I serve with salad, apple sauce and dessert of course!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 22.8, Cholesterol 163.9, Sodium 891.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 36.2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your shepherd's pie taste its best. Look for ground lamb or beef that is fresh and has a good amount of fat (at least 20%). You can also use a combination of lamb and beef.
  • Cook the meat thoroughly. Ground meat can easily become contaminated with bacteria, so it's important to cook it thoroughly. Cook the meat until it is no longer pink in the center and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality gravy. The gravy is what really brings the shepherd's pie together. Use a gravy that is flavorful and has a good consistency. You can use a store-bought gravy or make your own.
  • Top the shepherd's pie with mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are the traditional topping for shepherd's pie. Make sure the mashed potatoes are creamy and fluffy. You can also use sweet potatoes or cauliflower mash for a healthier option.
  • Bake the shepherd's pie until it is golden brown and bubbly. The shepherd's pie is done baking when the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make a shepherd's pie that your whole family will love.

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