Best 6 Shepherds Pie With Caramelized Onions Recipes

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Are you looking for a comforting and hearty meal that's perfect for chilly evenings? Look no further than the classic shepherd's pie, a British dish that's sure to warm your soul. This traditional dish features a flavorful filling of ground lamb or beef, tender vegetables, and a rich gravy, all topped with a golden-brown mashed potato crust. But the recipe we're sharing takes it up a notch with the addition of caramelized onions, adding a delightful sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create this delicious and satisfying shepherd's pie.

In addition to the classic shepherd's pie recipe, this article also includes variations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. Vegetarians can rejoice with our meatless shepherd's pie, which swaps the ground meat for a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables. For those who love a bit of spice, our spicy shepherd's pie adds a kick of heat with the inclusion of chili powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. And if you're craving a lighter version, our healthier shepherd's pie uses ground turkey and a cauliflower mash topping, making it a nutritious and flavorful option. No matter your dietary choices or flavor preferences, you're sure to find a shepherd's pie recipe in this article that will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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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

1 pound ground beef chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 box (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables (no need to thaw)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 cups mashed potatoes

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

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

1 pound ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy

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

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Easy shepherd's pie with ground beef and French onion soup that tastes great.

Provided by SandyH

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

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
⅛ cup milk
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
¼ cup water
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Mash potatoes and add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, milk, green onion, and butter. Stir until mixed well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet with flour and pepper until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in French onion soup and water.
  • Warm frozen peas in a small, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir peas into the beef and soup mixture.
  • Pour the meat and soup mixture into the bottom of a glass casserole dish. Spread potatoes over the top using a rubber spatula. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with more pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 638.9 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 965.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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.

VEGETARIAN WILD MUSHROOM & CARAMELIZED ONION SHEPHERD'S PIES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-3151

Number Of Ingredients 13

FILLING:
3 pounds Yellow Finn or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
6 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
2 tablespoon chopped chives
5 tablespoon olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing rings
2 medium yellow onions, halved and sliced, cups
3 medium portobello mushroom caps
1 1/2 pound assorted wild mushrooms, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, thyme, oregano, and/or sage

Steps:

  • To make potatoes put potatoes in pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Warm cream and butter in pot; add potatoes, and mash until smooth. Stir in Parmesan and chives, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cool. For filling heat 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook 20 minutes, or until golden. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Set portobellos gill-side up on baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Roast 25 minutes, or until tender. Cool, then slice thin. Toss wild mushrooms with remaining 3 Tbs. oil and garlic on separate baking sheet; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Roast 20 minutes, or until tender. Cool, chop, and toss with Asiago, herbs, and onions. Coat baking sheet and inside of 8 3-inch baking rings or 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray. Layer portobello slices on bottom of each ring. (Add any leftover portobellos to mushroom mixture.) Use half of wild mushroom mixture to create second layer. Use one-third of Potatoes to create third layer, then add remaining mushroom mixture. Top with remaining Potatoes, shaping each into dome. Sprinkle each pie with pinch of Parmesan. Bake 40 minutes, or until golden. Let cool in rings 5 minutes. Use metal spatula to transfer pies (in rings) to plates. Run paring knife around inside of rings to loosen; lift off rings

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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This is an old recipe that my children loved when they were younger--fresh simple flavors--especially if you caramelize the onions right! Family favorite from "Farmhouse Cookbook". You can simplify it by using instant mashed potatoes, but fresh is definitely better. (I just recently made this and thought I'd up the nutritional value by throwing in a bag of fresh spinach and stirring it in just before I put mixture in pan to bake. Mmm -- great addition.)

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
2 cups frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • Steam potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until they are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix ground beef in a bowl with allspice, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Brown seasoned ground beef in a large skillet until it is almost cooked through, but still somewhat pink.
  • Transfer to a medium-size bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Add the onions to the fat in the skillet, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until they are a deep golden to dark brown, about 10 minutes.
  • The onions should get quite dark brown and caramelized. (Don't cook at too high of a heat, or they will burn).
  • Add the water and stir, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Add onions and the cooking liquid to the ground beef and stir until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mash the potatoes until they are completely smooth, adding the milk and cream as you mash them.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The potatoes will be quite soft)
  • Add corn to the meat mixture.
  • Press mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate or 8x8-inch glass baking pan.
  • Spoon or pipe potatoes evenly over the mixture, making sure you completely and evenly cover the meat (don't pile in center).
  • Bake until it is hot through, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven while you heat broiler.
  • Broil about 2 inches from the heat until potatoes are golden brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground lamb: Opt for grass-fed lamb with a fat content of 20% to 25% for a flavorful and juicy pie.
  • Caramelize the onions slowly: Take your time to caramelize the onions over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, for a rich, sweet flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Incorporate a mix of vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas for added texture and nutrition.
  • Season generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme will enhance the flavors of the pie.
  • Use a quality red wine: Choose a robust red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, for the red wine sauce to add depth of flavor.
  • Don't overcook the lamb: Cook the lamb until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) for medium-rare, or 165°F (74°C) for medium, to ensure tenderness.
  • Let the pie rest before serving: Allow the pie to rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the filling to set.

Conclusion:

This shepherd's pie with caramelized onions is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of flavorful lamb, caramelized onions, tender vegetables, and a rich red wine sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Follow these tips for a successful pie: choose high-quality ingredients, cook the lamb to perfection, and let the pie rest before serving. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this shepherd's pie is sure to impress your family and friends.

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