Best 8 Sauerkraut Shepherds Pie Recipes

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**Sauerkraut Shepherd's Pie: A Unique and Flavorful Comfort Food Dish**

Savor the delightful fusion of tangy sauerkraut and hearty shepherd's pie with our collection of creative recipes. Discover a unique twist on the classic comfort food, featuring layers of flavorful ground beef, tender vegetables, and a tangy sauerkraut topping, all enveloped in a golden crust. Explore variations that incorporate different vegetables, cheeses, and even a crispy potato topping. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a more adventurous twist, these recipes offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

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SAUERKRAUT PIE



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An amazing mix of sauerkraut hidden in custard and topped with whipped cream. Don't tell them what their eating until after the pie is gone, and it will be.

Provided by Bruce Gurnick

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup sauerkraut (chopped and well drained)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pie shell (9 inch)
1 dash cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1 cup whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix milk, well drained chopped sauerkraut, brown and white sugars, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Pour mixture into 9 inch pie shell.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for about 30 - 35 minutes or until a knife inserted into filling about half way between edge and center, comes out clean.
  • Serve topped with a tablespoon or two of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 127.6, Sodium 423.1, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 18.6, Protein 8.8

THE BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE



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We stuck with tradition and made our shepherd's pie with lamb, but you could easily swap in ground beef. The saucy filling is packed with tender vegetables and the creamy topping is inspired by the Irish potato dish, colcannon, and is filled with cabbage, leeks and cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 4 medium potatoes)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 6 ounces or 2 cups)
1 leek, white and light-green parts only, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar (about 3 ounces)
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • For the topping: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it turns brick red, about 8 minutes. Add the lamb, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas. Stir in the flour until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the broth and Worcestershire and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • To finish the topping, melt the butter in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cabbage and leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, 1 tablespoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, and cook until warm, about 1 minute. Return the potatoes to the pan with the cabbage and add the cheese. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolks.
  • Transfer the filling to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the topping, swirling to create texture. Make sure that the sides are sufficiently covered so the filling doesn't leak through. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the top is lightly golden, about 35 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.

SAUERKRAUT SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Found this recipe in an old cookbook about 20 years ago. It had no name of contributor. It was called, simply, Old Sauerkraut Dish. My family,mostly, likes Sauerkraut and even the ones who didn't liked this!It was easy and cheap and became a fast "go to" dish. Great because the kids could easily make it, if need be.

Provided by Barbara AGNEW

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lb lean ground beef
3 can(s) sauerkraut, very well drained
6 c prepared mashed potatoes
1 c diced onions
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1/2 tsp pepper, or to taste
1/2 tsp garlic, or to taste
3 c frozen corn, or can divide lg bag, still frozen
3 c shredded cheese, your pick

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350, and spray 2 casseroles , a 9x13 and 9x9 with non stick spray. Set aside.
  • 2. Brown ground beef with chopped onion and seasonings. Drain and divide between the 2 casserole dishes.
  • 3. Top with frozen corn, then add the layer of sauerkraut again divided into the pans.
  • 4. Mix 1 cup of cheese into the potatoes. If the potatoes are not seasoned, season with salt and pepper and garlic. You can use instant mashed potatoes, I often do.
  • 5. Spread the potatoes, onto both dishes and top with remaining cheese.
  • 6. Bake until bubbly and cheese is well melted. Serve with salad of choice for a hearty meal. Seldom had any leftovers. : < ((

REUBEN-STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 pounds baby red or yellow potatoes
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 pound thick-cut good-quality corned beef, chopped
1 pound ground beef sirloin
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 to 3 small stalks celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
1 large fresh bay leaf
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons butter
2 rounded tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup lager beer, room temperature
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
One 10-ounce can beef consomme or 1 1/2 cups beef stock
One 1-pound bag sauerkraut, rinsed and drained well
1 1/2 cups shredded good-quality Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded or crumbled sharp white Cheddar
1 small bunch watercress, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
Few dashes hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. For the potato topper: Boil the potatoes in salted water until just tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Heat the butter and EVOO in a small skillet over medium heat and toast the caraway seeds. Pour the caraway mixture over the potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes on a baking sheet and squish them with the bottom of a water glass to flatten them. Roast until crisp, 25 to 30 minutes. Leave the oven on. Meanwhile, for the casserole filling: Heat the EVOO in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the corned beef and cook until browned, and then remove to a plate. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Add the garlic, celery, bay leaf, carrots and onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Return the corned beef to the skillet. Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, whisking, until light golden. Whisk in the beer, Worcestershire, mustard and consomme; season with pepper. Pour the gravy over the corned beef mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish and top with the sauerkraut, cheeses and potatoes. Bake until the cheese is melted and the casserole is heated through. Meanwhile, for the Russian dressing topper: Combine the sour cream, ketchup, relish and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the casserole with the dressing and garnish with watercress just before serving. Cook's Note: The unbaked casserole can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Reheat in the oven before serving.

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 cups Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika, recipe follows
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows, to cover the stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef stock
One 12-ounce can beer
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional, for serving
5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon horseradish cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Put the Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika in a 10-inch skillet or baking dish. Spoon the Horseradish Mashed Potatoes all over the surface of the stew and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out. Bake until the top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in 2 batches, 2 to 3 minutes per batch; set aside on a plate.
  • Add the onions to the pot. Stir and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the flour and stir to coat the onions and garlic. Pour in the beef stock, beer and a splash of water, then add the tomato paste, Worcestershire, sugar, paprika, salt and some pepper. Add the beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer until the beef is cooked and the mixture has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Top with the parsley if using.
  • Note: The liquid should cook down to a thicker state. If it gets too thick/reduces too much, add water as needed.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Put them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding in the other ingredients.
  • Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, horseradish cream, seasoned salt, kosher salt and pepper. Mash to combine. Add the chopped parsley and mix in.

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the version of shepher's pie that I grew up with my mom making. It's super easy and all you need is a stove top and a microwave. Very fast for the nights when you don't have a lot of time to fix a full meal. The ingerdients listed are more to taste and serving size it's more of a "however-much-you-feel" meal than an exact sicence.

Provided by Not Good but Trying

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package Polish kielbasa
1 (8 ounce) can sauerkraut
6 -7 cups mashed potatoes
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Slice up the Polish Kielbasa into about 1/2 - 1" picecs. Spread over bottom of microwave safe casserole dish. Cover and microwave for 5 minutes.
  • Drain the juice from cooking. Layer all the ingredients in the following order: polish kielbasa, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, cheese.
  • Leave uncovered and microwave for 15 minutes Let cool for 5 mins and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.6, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 2107.8, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.1

SLOW-COOKED SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living in the U.K., I had it almost once a week. This is my go-to recipe when I'm longing for the sights and smells of my mother's kitchen. Turns out people here love it just as much! -Mari Sitkiewicz, Downers Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 to 1/3 cup 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup beef broth
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, then shake potatoes over low heat for 1 minute to dry. Mash potatoes, gradually adding butter and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Add tomato paste; cook for 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, carrots, broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Stir in peas. Season with remaining salt and pepper., Transfer beef mixture to a greased 4-qt. slow cooker. Spread mashed potatoes over top. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right sauerkraut. Look for sauerkraut that is not too sour or vinegary. You can also rinse the sauerkraut before using it to remove some of the sourness.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. In addition to potatoes and carrots, you can also add other vegetables to your shepherd's pie, such as peas, corn, or green beans.
  • Don't overcook the meat. The meat should be cooked until it is browned but not dry.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth will add flavor to the shepherd's pie, so use a broth that you like the taste of.
  • Season the dish well. Shepherd's pie should be well-seasoned with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Top the shepherd's pie with mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes will help to keep the filling moist and will also add a creamy texture to the dish.

Conclusion:

Sauerkraut shepherd's pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover sauerkraut. With its combination of savory meat, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy mashed potatoes, this shepherd's pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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