Best 6 Easy Instant Potato Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting classic, Shepherd's Pie, with a modern twist using instant potatoes. This hearty and flavorful dish is a perfect blend of ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes, all baked to perfection. Discover the culinary journey of preparing this delightful meal with a collection of easy-to-follow recipes. From traditional to vegetarian variations, each recipe offers unique flavors and textures to satisfy every palate. Unveil the secrets of creating a golden-brown crust, a tender and juicy filling, and a velvety smooth potato topping. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH INSTANT MASHED POTATOES



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Shepherd's Pie, or Cottage Pie, rather, is a comfort dish made with ground beef, mashed potatoes, and in this case- corn. Combined with a homemade sauce and instant mashed potatoes, this meal is filling and delicious.

Provided by NicoleDurham

Categories     dinner     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef (($6.74))
1 med. onion, chopped (($0.70))
1 clove garlic, minced (($0.05))
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (($0.05))
1/2 tsp salt (($0.05))
1/4 tsp pepper (($0.02))
2 tbsp ketchup (($0.08))
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (($0.02))
1 tbsp flour (($0.01))
1/2 cup beef broth (($0.17))
1 can whole kernel corn, or 2 cups frozen (($0.50))
3 cups instant mashed potatoes (8servings) (($2.23))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • In a large skillet, brown your ground beef and drain. Cook onions until clear.
  • Add in the minced garlic and stir.
  • Add in the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, ketchup, and Worchestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.
  • Stir in the flour until well coated.
  • Slowly add in the beef broth and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • In another pot make instant mashed potatoes according to box for the 8 servings option.
  • In your baking dish, spread your ground beef over the dish to cover nicely.
  • Scatter the drained corn over the top of the ground beef, trying to make a nice even layer.
  • Take the instant mashed potatoes and spread them out over the top of the corn.
  • Bake in the oven for 45 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 scoop, Calories 262 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Protein 27.6 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 557.2 mg, Fiber 2.4 g, Sugar 4.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.3 g

SIMPLE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing pie out of the freezer to thaw. And if you use frozen or instant mashed potatoes to top the pie, it's even quicker to fix. -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (12 ounces each) home-style beef gravy
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each casserole):
2 to 3 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the gravy, vegetables and onion. Spoon half into a greased 2-qt. baking dish or four oven-safe 2-cup dishes. Top with mashed potatoes. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Place the remaining beef mixture in a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the potatoes, butter and paprika; bake as directed.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brown meat in large skillet. Meanwhile, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and the garlic until well blended.
  • Drain meat. Return to skillet; stir in vegetables and gravy. Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish; cover with potato mixture and remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 88.8 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 771.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

EASY INSTANT POTATO SHEPHERDS PIE



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This is a great recipe thats easy to prepare with not many ingredients. Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by cdn_gal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (20 ounce) box instant mashed potatoes (8 serving size)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 (8 ounce) can beef gravy
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt
pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325'F.
  • Use vegetable spray on casserole dish.
  • Prepare instant mashed potatoes following box directions.
  • Boil frozen vegetables in saucepan.
  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 can of beef gravy.
  • Add garlic powder.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Drain vegetables.
  • Add the beef mixture to casserole dish.
  • Add the vegetables and spread evenly.
  • Add large spoonfuls of the mashed potatoes
  • over the vegetables.
  • Wait a few minutes for potatoes to cool before spreading.
  • Make a design with bottom of fork on the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle some paprika.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Add remaining warmed gravy to each serving.

SIMPLY POTATOES® EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Hearty and delicious, this shepherd's pie preps in just 15 minutes by using Simply Potatoes® Mashed Potatoes.

Provided by Simply Potatoes

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Simply Potatoes®

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen green beans, thawed
1 cup frozen corn niblets, thawed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon salt
1 (24 ounce) package Simply Potatoes® Mashed Potatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2-1/2 to 3 quart casserole baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.*
  • In 12-inch skillet cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain grease. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, gravy, thyme and salt. Cook until heated through. Spoon beef mixture into casserole dish. Spread Simply Potatoes® evenly over beef mixture. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Remove from oven.
  • Heat broiler. Broil casserole 4 to 6 inches from heat, 3 to 5 minutes, until Simply Potatoes® are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 77.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1084.5 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASIEST CHEDDAR SHEPHERDS PIE



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Make and share this Easiest Cheddar Shepherds Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TammieV

Categories     Potato

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (14 -16 ounce) can mixed vegetables (any vegetable works)
4 cups instant mashed potatoes (8 servings prepared) or 4 cups homemade mashed potatoes
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and add onion; cook until onion is transparent.
  • Add soup, veggies and garlic and mix, pour into a oblong baking dish.
  • Spread mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • •Looking for a variation on this recipe? Try this: Instead of topping with mashed potatoes and cheese, top the casserole with a single layer of tater tots instead. This is also a big hit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.6, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 665, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 25

Tips:

  • Make sure to use good quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any frozen peas, you can use fresh or canned peas instead.
  • You can use any type of ground meat that you like in this recipe.
  • If you want a vegetarian version of this recipe, you can omit the ground meat and add more vegetables, such as diced carrots or bell peppers.
  • Season the dish to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the shepherd's pie with a side of mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

This easy instant potato shepherd's pie is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It is made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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