Best 7 Easy Simple Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of a classic Shepherd's Pie, a hearty and flavorful dish that has been a staple in kitchens for generations. This iconic dish features a rich and savory filling of ground lamb or beef, tender vegetables, and a luscious gravy, all topped with a golden-brown mashed potato crust. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a collection of delectable Shepherd's Pie recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and tastes. From the traditional meat-based variations to vegetarian and vegan interpretations, each recipe promises a unique and satisfying experience. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore these culinary gems, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a comforting meal on a chilly evening.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHEPHERD'S PIE VI



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This Shepherd's Pie is a layered casserole of beef, carrots, and potato.

Provided by Jacquie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Shepherd's Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
¾ cup beef broth
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Perfect comfort food: All you do for this quick and easy shepherd's pie is brown the ground beef; everything else is premade.

Provided by Real Simple Editors

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
0.33 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and corn), thawed
0.25 cup (1 ounce) shredded Cheddar (optional)
1 16-ounce package mashed potatoes, refrigerated or frozen and thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the beef in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until no trace of pink remains, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon off and discard any fat. Stir in the ketchup and Worcestershire. Add the vegetables and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Spoon into a baking dish.
  • Mix the cheese (if desired) with the potatoes in a bowl. Spread over the beef and bake until heated through, 10 minutes. Divide among plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 827 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 17 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

30 MINUTE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Try Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Shepherd's Pie recipe, a layered casserole of mashed potatoes, veggies and beef, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 pounds ground beef or ground lamb
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock or broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire, eyeball it
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl. Combine sour cream, egg yolk and cream. Add the cream mixture into potatoes and mash until potatoes are almost smooth.
  • While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with beef or lamb. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes. If you are using lamb and the pan is fatty, spoon away some of the drippings. Add chopped carrot and onion to the meat. Cook veggies with meat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. In a second small skillet over medium heat cook butter and flour together 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Thicken gravy 1 minute. Add gravy to meat and vegetables. Stir in peas.
  • Preheat broiler to high. Fill a small flameproof rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Top potatoes with paprika and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until potatoes are evenly browned. Top casserole dish with chopped parsley and serve.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Put this Easy Shepherd's Pie on the table tonight in just 40 minutes. This Easy Shepherd's Pie includes mashed potatoes, veggies, meat and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn and green beans), thawed
1 cup HEINZ HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy
2 cups hot prepared ORE-IDA STEAM N' MASH Cut Russet Potatoes (1/2 of 24-oz. pkg.)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add mixed vegetables and gravy; mix well.
  • Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix potatoes, cream cheese, garlic and 1/2 cup cheddar until blended; spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 24 g

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

NO-FUSS SHEPHERD'S PIE



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We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe - here it is!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 medium carrots, chopped
500g pack lamb mince
2 tbsp tomato purée
large splash Worcestershire sauce
500ml beef stock
900g potatoes, cut into chunks
85g butter
3 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a medium saucepan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 2-3 chopped carrots for a few mins.
  • When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in 500g lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat.
  • Add 2 tbsp tomato purée and a large splash of Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins.
  • Pour over 500ml beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the 900g potato, cut into chunks, in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with 85g butter and 3 tbsp milk.
  • Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.
  • Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.)
  • Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is just the kind of dish we crave during cooler months. When the weather calls for comfort food, it's hard to beat a substantial stew of beef sirloin and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until everything is warm and bubbly. This shepherd's recipe has a couple of secret shortcuts that'll help you have it on the table in under an hour-perfect for a weeknight meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 lb ground beef sirloin
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Add mixed vegetables, tomato paste, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are hot. In small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Heat to boiling; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture; fluff with fork.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground lamb or beef for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the meat. It should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, but not dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as carrots, celery, onions, and peas.
  • Season the filling generously with salt, pepper, and herbs, such as thyme and rosemary.
  • Use a thick, creamy mashed potato topping. This will help to keep the shepherd's pie moist and flavorful.
  • Bake the shepherd's pie until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the shepherd's pie rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and delicious to eat. It is a great way to use up leftover lamb or beef, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, shepherd's pie is a dish that everyone will enjoy.

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