Indulge in the comforting goodness of Shepherd's Pie, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and creamy garlic mashed potatoes. This classic dish, deeply rooted in British cuisine, promises a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover two enticing variations to tantalize your taste buds: the traditional Shepherd's Pie, featuring succulent lamb as its protein, and the equally delectable Cottage Pie, where juicy beef takes center stage. Additionally, treat yourself to a vegetarian delight with our Veggie Shepherd's Pie, a plant-based rendition that showcases a symphony of colorful vegetables. Each recipe is thoughtfully crafted to provide step-by-step guidance, ensuring your pie-making endeavor is an enjoyable and successful experience.
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EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH GARLIC ROMANO POTATOES
This is a very easy shepherd's (cottage) pie that's topped with wonderful garlic and Romano potatoes. You can change the ingredients to add almost anything you like. Kids love this, and it's even better after sitting for a day. You should have most of the ingredients on hand so no trips to the grocery! You can substitute any cheese for the Romano, as well.
Provided by HEATHER C
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Shepherd's Pie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- Place the beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Season with rosemary and basil. Cook until beef is evenly brown; drain grease. Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and mixed vegetables. Cook and stir until vegetables are heated through. Transfer to the baking dish.
- Place potatoes in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and drain. Mix butter, Romano cheese, garlic, salt, oregano, and milk into the pot. Mash together with a potato masher. Top beef and vegetables with the mashed potatoes.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Turn oven to broil, and continue cooking 3 minutes, until potatoes are golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 889 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
I got this out of a magazine many years ago (can't remember which one). I try different shepherd's pie recipes but always come back to this one. The prep time is merely guess work as is the number it feeds (depends on the appetite of those eating).
Provided by Darlene10
Categories Meat
Time 1h40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onions and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in flour, pepper, salt, thyme and savory.
- Add broth, water, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf and carrots.
- Cover loosely and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes or until quite thick and carrots are tender.
- Stir in corn.
- Add salt to taste.
- Remove bay leaf.
- Spread mixture in 11 x 7 baking dish.
- let cool slightly.
- Garlic mashed potatoes: in boiling salted water, cook potatoes with garlic until tender.
- Drain well and mash.
- Beat in milk, salt and pepper.
- Reserve 1 tbsp.
- of beaten eagg; beat remainder into potatoes.
- Spread over meat mixture; brush with reserved egg.
- Bake in 400 oven for 29 minutes or until bubbling.
GARLIC SHEPHERD'S PIE
Chili sauce adds a slightly sweet touch to this potato-topped meat and veggie pie.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain well. Stir in frozen vegetables, mushrooms, tomatoes, gravy, chili sauce, basil and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- While beef mixture is simmering, make potatoes as directed on pouch, using water, milk and butter. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish or 2-quart casserole. Spoon potatoes onto beef mixture around edges of dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are firm and beef mixture is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and lamb. You can also use all lamb or all beef, if you prefer.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the meat. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
- Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. This will help to develop flavor.
- Use a good quality beef broth or stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the shepherd's pie.
- Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is very tender.
- Make the mashed potatoes ahead of time and refrigerate them. This will make it easier to assemble the shepherd's pie.
- To get a crispy topping, spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the stew and then use a fork to roughen the surface.
- Bake the shepherd's pie until the topping is golden brown and the stew is bubbling.
- Serve the shepherd's pie with a side of vegetables, such as green beans, peas, or corn.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious shepherd's pie that your whole family will love.
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