**Shepherd's Pie with Mushroom-Onion Gravy: A Hearty and Comforting Dish**
Shepherd's pie is a classic British comfort food that is sure to warm your soul on a cold night. This traditional dish is made with a layer of minced lamb or beef, topped with a creamy mashed potato crust and baked until golden brown. In this recipe, we've added a flavorful twist with a rich mushroom-onion gravy that takes this dish to the next level. The combination of savory meat, creamy potatoes, and umami-packed gravy creates a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking to try something new, this shepherd's pie recipe is sure to impress. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
**Additional Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Shepherd's Pie:** This recipe follows the traditional method of making shepherd's pie, using ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a simple gravy.
2. **Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie:** For a meatless option, this recipe uses a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and vegetables to create a hearty and flavorful filling.
3. **Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie:** This unique twist on shepherd's pie uses mashed sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes, adding a touch of sweetness to the dish.
4. **Mini Shepherd's Pies:** These individual-sized shepherd's pies are perfect for a party or potluck, and they're also a great way to control portion sizes.
5. **Shepherd's Pie Casserole:** This recipe combines the flavors of shepherd's pie with the convenience of a casserole dish, making it an easy weeknight meal.
MUSHROOM SHEPHERD'S PIE
It sounds silly, but the one thing I miss most in meatless meals is, well, the meat. That is, except in this mushroom shepherd's pie. It's a hearty vegetarian dish, and I guarantee you won't miss the meat either. -Glen Warren, Keswick, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter and 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until browned. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, heat remaining oil. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until wine is almost evaporated. Stir in stock, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper and mushrooms. Bring to a boil; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced by half., In a small bowl, mix flour and softened butter until blended; stir into mushroom mixture until thickened. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain; return to pan. Mash potatoes, gradually adding milk, butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper., Spread potatoes over mushroom mixture; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with additional thyme or parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH MUSHROOM ONION GRAVY
I made this once with gravy. You truly don't need the gravy...it's that tasty. However, if you're a gravy hound....make it!...it's really, really, tasty! :) enjoy!
Provided by Karen O'Halloran
Categories Savory Pies
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375F In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes and crushed garlic with enough water to cover by 1-inch. Add some salt and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to pot, and mash together with 3 tablespoons of the butter and the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- 2. In a large pan on medium-high heat, combine 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. When butter has melted, add beef, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until meat is brown. Stir in tomato paste and saute for a few minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Season and remove mixture to a bowl. In the same pan, add remaining butter and oil and saute onions until almost tender, then add red bell pepper, zucchini, carrots and paprika. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 3. To assemble, in a 9 by 12-inch baking dish layer half of beef, pressing down to pack in, then sprinkle the cheese on evenly. Pour the remaining half of the beef over the cheese and press down. Next, add the sauteed vegetables and top with the mashed potatoes, spreading out with a spatula or the back of a spoon to even out and to form decorative peaks and valleys. Sprinkle top with paprika and bake for 30 minutes or until edges on potatoes turn golden brown. Serve with Mushroom Onion Gravy.
- 4. Mushroom Onion Gravy: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute onions and mushrooms in oil until tender and mushrooms release their moisture, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir to evenly coat. Slowly whisk in wine and then the broth. Simmer until thickened and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH MUSHROOM ONION GRAVY
Make and share this Shepherd's Pie With Mushroom Onion Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Robs415
Categories Savory Pies
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium saucepan, cover potatoes and crushed garlic with enough water to cover by 1-inch. Add some salt and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-high and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potatoes, return to pot, and mash together with 3 tablespoons of the butter and the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and set aside.
- In a large pan on medium-high heat, combine 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. When butter has melted, add beef, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper and salt and pepper, to taste, and cook until meat is brown. Stir in tomato paste and saute for a few minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Season and remove mixture to a bowl. In the same pan, add remaining butter and oil and saute onions until almost tender, then add red bell pepper, zucchini, carrots and paprika. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- To assemble, in a 9 by 12-inch baking dish layer half of beef, pressing down to pack in, then sprinkle the cheese on evenly. Pour the remaining half of the beef over the cheese and press down. Next, add the sauteed vegetables and top with the mashed potatoes, spreading out with a spatula or the back of a spoon to even out and to form decorative peaks and valleys. Sprinkle top with paprika and bake for 30 minutes or until edges on potatoes turn golden brown. Serve with Mushroom Onion Gravy.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute onions and mushrooms in oil until tender and mushrooms release their moisture, about 5 minutes. Add flour and stir to evenly coat. Slowly whisk in wine and then the broth. Simmer until thickened and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 688.5, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 451.1, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 14.4, Protein 26.9
SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH MUSHROOMS AND WINE
I came up with this recipe in an attempt to match one of my favorite meals with my husband's refusal to eat anything "green" (e.g., healthy!) in a Shepherd's Pie. This is now one of his favorite meals - I hope you enjoy it.
Provided by SillyWizard
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Over medium-high heat, saute the beef, onion, garlic, thyme, basil, salt and pepper until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
- Add the gravy to the beef/onion mixture and stir well. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered.
- In a separate saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the mushrooms. Saute the mushrooms until the butter is almost absorbed.
- Add the wine and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add the mushroom mixture (with wine) to the beef mixture and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes according to directions. Add enough milk so they are spreadable.
- Spread the beef and mushroom mixture in a casserole dish and top with the mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Note: To reheat, cover with aluminum foil and place in a 350 oven for one hour. Those danged mashed potatoes take forever to heat through!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 120.3, Sodium 1192.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 32.4
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the ground beef and vegetables. This will help to prevent the meat from overcrowding and steaming, which can result in a bland flavor.
- Don't be afraid to season the ground beef and vegetables generously. This will help to add flavor to the shepherd's pie.
- Use a variety of vegetables in the shepherd's pie. This will add color, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
- Make sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender. This will help to ensure that the shepherd's pie is not too dry.
- Use a good quality gravy. This will help to make the shepherd's pie more flavorful and satisfying.
- Don't overcook the shepherd's pie. This can result in a dry and crumbly dish.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its hearty ground beef filling, flavorful gravy, and creamy mashed potatoes, it's a dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold night. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this shepherd's pie recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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