Best 7 J Js Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the classic comfort food of J.J.'s Shepherd's Pie, a delectable dish that combines the richness of minced lamb, the heartiness of vegetables, and the golden crisp of mashed potatoes. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. J.J.'s Shepherd's Pie is more than just a meal; it's a journey of culinary exploration. With variations ranging from the traditional to the innovative, each recipe brings forth a unique twist on this classic dish. Discover the secrets of making the perfect shepherd's pie, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking. Whether you prefer the classic lamb filling or crave the indulgence of beef or turkey, you'll find a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives offer a delightful plant-based take on this beloved dish, ensuring that everyone can savor the comforting goodness of shepherd's pie. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones wanting more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MY MOTHER'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 pounds russet potatoes
Kosher salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large egg yolks
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup pearl onions, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
2 pounds ground lamb
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the potato topping: Peel and cube the potatoes into 1-inch dice. Put in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Season the water with salt and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and pass through a ricer. Add the milk, sour cream, melted butter and egg yolks to the potatoes and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the pearl onions and cook, shaking the pan occasionally so the onions brown on all sides, until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large ovensafe shallow braising pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until the onions are slightly browned and soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook until the lamb cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, flour and sherry vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, peas and carrots and pearl onions and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
  • For the additional topping: Top the lamb mixture with an even layer of the potato topping. Drizzle with the melted butter and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Transfer to the oven and bake until the topping is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley.

J. J.'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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I got this simple recipe 20 years ago from my friend J.J. The secrets to this classic comfort-food are American cheese and creamed corn. I have tried every cheese on earth over the years, and American seems to work the best. Prepare the mashed potatoes to your liking--I season mine with milk, butter, and pepper. My kids and I go crazy for this!

Provided by mrsoofie

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

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn niblets
16 slices American cheese
1 ½ pounds mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir cream-style corn and corn niblets together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Spread ground beef out in the bottom of a casserole dish. Top with 8 slices American cheese, corn mixture, remaining cheese slices, and mashed potatoes, respectively.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until corn mixture bubbles along the edges of the dish, about 30 minutes. Cool briefly before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 59.9 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 863.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

QUICK SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Shepherd's Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it's tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes from the grocery store, too -Jennifer Early, East Lansing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tub (24 ounces) refrigerated cheddar mashed potatoes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 envelope mushroom gravy mix
1-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup water
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat potatoes according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in gravy mix. Add vegetables and water; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until heated through, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan., Spread potatoes over top; sprinkle with pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts :

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most-if not all-of the ingredients already on hand. -Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream
3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Here is a shepherd's pie, made easy, that your family will love.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (10.75 ounce) can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free)
1 tablespoon ketchup
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 ⅓ cups instant mashed potato flakes or buds

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring to break up meat. Pour off fat.
  • Stir soup, ketchup, black pepper and peas and carrots into skillet. Spoon beef mixture in 9-inch pie plate.
  • Heat milk and butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Remove from heat. Slowly stir in potatoes. Spoon potatoes over beef mixture.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 755.4 mg, Sugar 6 g

BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherds pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor.-Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream. Add salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and red pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir garlic salt into meat mixture. Stir in the soup, corn and milk. , Spread meat mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; drizzle with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes. For additional browning, place under broiler for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Shepherd's Pie recipes are traditionally done with lamb, but are great with any ground meat--turkey and beef being the most popular modern versions. Give this great casserole a try, and watch everyone flock to the table.

Provided by Chef John

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cloves garlic, halved
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons flour
¾ cup beef broth
3 tablespoons ketchup
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
¾ cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cubed potatoes and garlic in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Brown ground beef over medium heat in a skillet. Stir in flour, mixing with beef drippings.
  • Add beef broth, ketchup and vegetables. Stir to combine. Cook for 5 minutes, until thick.
  • Transfer beef mixture into an oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Drain potatoes and smash them a little bit before adding 1/4 cup of grated cheese and sour cream. Mash together until smooth.
  • Spoon potatoes onto the middle of the meat mixture. With a fork, spread potatoes from the center to the edges to form the top layer.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden. Let cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 58.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 546.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

  • Generous with Herbs and Vegetables: Enhance the flavor of your shepherd's pie by incorporating a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables. Thyme, oregano, parsley, carrots, celery, and peas are classic choices that blend well with the ground beef and sauce.
  • Use Quality Ground Beef: Select a lean ground beef with a fat content of 80/20 or 90/10. This will ensure a flavorful and moist filling without being excessively greasy.
  • Brown the Beef Thoroughly: Before adding the vegetables and sauce, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until it's no longer pink. This will develop rich flavors and prevent the beef from becoming dry.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for at least 15 minutes to meld the flavors and thicken the consistency. This will create a rich and flavorful base for the shepherd's pie.
  • Choose the Right Potatoes: For a creamy and smooth mashed potato topping, use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold. Avoid waxy varieties like Red potatoes, as they tend to hold their shape and won't mash as well.
  • Don't Overwork the Mashed Potatoes: To avoid a gluey texture, mash the potatoes until they are just combined. Overworking them will release too much starch and result in a dense and gummy topping.
  • Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake the shepherd's pie in a preheated oven until the mashed potato topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. This will create an appealing crust and ensure that the pie is cooked through.

Conclusion:

J.J.'s Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food that combines the hearty flavors of ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying shepherd's pie that will warm your soul on a cold day. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece!

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