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.
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EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH INSTANT MASHED POTATOES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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