Best 8 Asparagus Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Asparagus Shepherd's Pie, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This classic comfort food gets a vibrant twist with the addition of fresh asparagus, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Perfectly roasted asparagus spears are combined with tender ground beef, savory vegetables, and a rich gravy, all enveloped in a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes. Our recipe includes detailed instructions, ensuring a perfect pie every time. Explore variations such as a vegetarian version with lentils or a gluten-free crust, and elevate your pie with suggested toppings like melted cheese or crispy breadcrumbs. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this hearty and satisfying meal.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASPARAGUS PIE



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This dish is similar to a clafoutis but is savory.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 57m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup flour
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 ¼ cups milk
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Butter the inside edges of a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Stir flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, sugar, black pepper, fresh thyme, and milk together in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Whisk eggs and lemon zest into milk mixture to form a smooth batter.
  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt in melted butter until the asparagus turns dark green and is coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Layer asparagus in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Pour batter evenly over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pie has puffed up and is browned around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 281.7 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 medium russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and quartered
2 medium turnips (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and quartered
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Freshly ground pepper
4 strips thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, diced
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 ounces cremini mushrooms,
finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Prepare the topping: Put the potatoes and turnips in a large pot and cover with cold water; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 25 minutes; drain, reserving the pot.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes.Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat; add the beef to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms, thyme and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until incorporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir the flour into the vegetables until incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Finish the topping: Combine the butter and milk in the reserved pot and cook over medium heat until the butter is melted. Return the potatoes and turnips to the pot and mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the parmesan and chives and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the filling to a 2 1/2-quart baking dish and cover with the topping, spreading evenly. Bake until the topping is golden, about 35 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

HEARTY ASPARAGUS PIE



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This hearty quiche is as attractive as it is flavorful! It looks complicated to make but is actually a simple recipe. The secret is the crust - it's refrigerated pizza dough that I season with basil and Parmesan cheese. But the asparagus spokes are what make this pie special for the holidays. It almost seems too nice to cut, but we're always glad we did when we taste a slice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 package (13.8 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
3 bacon strips, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
5 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil; set aside., In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese and basil; sprinkle half over work surface. Place pizza dough on surface; roll into a 12-in. circle. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture; gently press into dough with a rolling pin. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Press dough onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of pan. , Line unpricked dough with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Place on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°. , In a small skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. In the drippings, saute onion until tender; drain., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt and nutmeg. Stir in onion and reserved bacon. Toss the Swiss cheese and flour; stir into egg mixture. Pour into the crust. Arrange asparagus in a spoke-like pattern on top. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before removing sides of pan. Cut into wedges.

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MEATLESS SHEPHERD'S PIE



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A meatless alternative for a classic meal of shepherd's pie.

Provided by VegaMama

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Meat Pie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped carrot
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) package vegetarian burger crumbles
½ cup cooked green lentils
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup frozen peas
½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups prepared mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrot, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until soft and onion is clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add burger crumbles and lentils; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour and saute, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and soy sauce into the skillet. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in peas and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and potatoes are golden, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 1041.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

ELK SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This a savory dish filled with ground elk, an array of vegetables, and delicious mashed potatoes.

Provided by Sarah Waltrip

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup half-and-half cream
½ pound ground elk meat
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and diced
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon butter, melted
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two, then mash with salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons butter, and half-and-half; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, stir together the elk meat, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium-high heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Spread the cooked elk meat into a 9-inch pie plate or baking dish and return the skillet to the stove over medium heat.
  • Place the onion, parsnip, and garlic powder in the skillet, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook until the turnip has softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook an additional 5 minutes, then spread in the pie plate over the elk. Finally, spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top, and brush the melted butter on the potatoes.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the potatoes begin to turn golden brown, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 106.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

PORK SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone, I enjoy cooking and baking for friends and family. -Mary Arthurs, Etobicoke, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

PORK LAYER:
1 pound ground pork
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup pork gravy or 1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
CABBAGE LAYER:
1 medium carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
6 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
POTATO LAYER:
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown pork until no longer pink. Add onion and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in rice, gravy, salt and thyme. Spoon into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. , In the same skillet, saute carrot and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cook for 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Spoon over pork layer. , Spoon or pipe mashed potatoes on top; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 1045mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ASPARAGUS PIE



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I look forward to making this dish each spring with fresh asparagus. It makes for a pretty presentation on a brunch buffet.-Deneen St. Amour, Hammonton, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup cut fresh asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, asparagus and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and asparagus is tender; drain. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese. , Transfer to a greased 10-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk and biscuit mix until smooth. Pour over meat mixture. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH ZUCCHINI



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We enjoy this casserole made with zucchini, beef, and mashed potatoes. It reheats beautifully and can be made ahead. Hope you like it!

Provided by quikgourmet

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (or you can use roasted red bell pepper in a jar)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb zucchini, shredded
1 lb lean ground beef
6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 cup low-fat milk
4 cups instant potato flakes
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large fry pan over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and garlic 3 minutes. Add zucchini and beef, breaking up beef with spoon. Cook stirring often, until meat loses red color (4 minutes). Stir in half the cheddar cheese, 1 t. salt, basil, and pepper. Reserve.
  • Preheat oven to 450. Lightly grease 9 x 13 casserole. Bring water, milk, and 1 t. salt to boil. Stir in potato flakes; then beat in egg and rest of cheese. Remove from heat.
  • Spread half of potato mixture in bottom of casserole. Spoon meat mixture over potatoes; spoon rest of potatoes on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. Broil for 3-5 to brown top; then let sit 5 minutes before cutting. (If made ahead, heat for 30 minutes at 350 or until center is warm. Then heat at 450 for 15 minutes to brown the top.).

Tips:

  • Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor. Look for asparagus spears that are bright green and firm. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
  • Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the pie. Use a sharp cheddar cheese or a combination of cheeses.
  • Don't overmix the filling. Overmixing the filling will make the pie tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. This will take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Asparagus shepherds pie is a delicious and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The asparagus adds a fresh and flavorful twist to the classic shepherds pie. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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