Shepherd's pie is a classic British comfort food dish that is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. It is typically made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. This recipe offers a quick and easy version of the classic dish, using simple ingredients and a few time-saving tips. We'll also provide a vegetarian alternative using lentils and vegetables, for those who prefer a meatless option. Additionally, we'll share a recipe for a healthier version of shepherd's pie, using lean ground turkey and plenty of fresh vegetables. Lastly, we'll provide a recipe for a mini shepherd's pie, which is a fun and convenient way to serve this dish at parties or gatherings.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
QUICK & EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE (MADE WITH GROUND BEEF)
Looking for quick and easy dinner recipes for the family? This is the BEST easy Shepherd's Pie recipe made with simple and cheap ingredients! The sauce is made with just a seasoning packet and tomato soup, taking out all of the hassle. Even your picky eaters will love this declicious dinner recipe. It's hearty, comforting and serves a large family.
Provided by Lilly
Categories Main Course
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package directions (about half of a 13 ounce box; more if you like a lot of potatoes or are feeding a large family).
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef on medium heat in a large skillet; drain any excess grease.
- Add the can of tomato soup, frozen mixed veggies, beef stew seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water to the browned beef; stir and simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat.
- Spread the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish, evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over top, and then sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered in the center rack for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.
30 MINUTE SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
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
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
SHEPHERD'S PIE VI
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
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
SHEPHERD'S PIE
You'll like the convenience of this comforting dish. Unlike other shepherd's pie recipes, this one calls for frozen vegetables instead of fresh and can be made the day before. Shepherd's pie has never been so easy-or so tasty!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a large (5-quart) heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Cook beef, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add thyme, ketchup, and flour; stir until combined. Add 1/2 cup water and vegetables. Cook until vegetables are warmed through and liquid has thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon beef mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over beef; using a fork, decorate potatoes with lines and peaks. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until potatoes are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g
SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE
This is no where near authentic, but as the title says, it is quick and easy. We all liked it, especially the kids, two of which, would hardly eat anything. This was great for one of those hurry-up meals. I got this from an old Betty Crocker cookbook. Prep time includes browning the meat.
Provided by keen5
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare instant mashed potatoes for 8 servings, as directed on package except-stir in parsley flakes; set aside.
- In ungreased 3-quart casserole, stir together remaining ingredients.
- Mound potatoes on meat mixture.
- Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until potatoes brown slightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.4, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1, Sodium 1551.9, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.6
NO-FUSS SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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.
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
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 :
QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERDS PIE
This is a quick and easy casserole I made up. It's great for people on the go. Everyone I have made it for has enjoyed it.
Provided by hippieshiek
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare potato flakes according to package directions, using 1-2 packages depending on how thick you want them to be on top of casserole.
- Mix ground beef, vegetable stew, and mixed vegetables in large mixing bowl.
- Layer ground beef/ veggie mixture on bottom of large baking dish.
- Spread layer of potatoes on top of beef mixture making as thick as you would like.
- Top with 1-2 cups cheese according to taste.
- Bake at 350F 15-20 minutes or until cheese on top is melted and casserole is heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 355.3, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.8, Protein 24.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef for a richer flavor.
- Don't overcook the beef, or it will become tough.
- Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your shepherd's pie, such as carrots, peas, and corn.
- Use a thick gravy for a more satisfying dish.
- Top the shepherd's pie with mashed potatoes that are creamy and fluffy.
- Bake the shepherd's pie until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the shepherd's pie cool for a few minutes before serving, so the flavors can meld.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its hearty filling, creamy mashed potatoes, and golden brown crust, it's the perfect meal for a cold night. Whether you're making it for a family dinner or a potluck, shepherd's pie is sure to be a hit.
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