Best 5 Spicy Shepherds Pie Recipes

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese. Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

INDIAN-SPICED SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large non-stick frying pan, cook the lamb, onion and carrots, stirring often, until the lamb is browned and veg is starting to soften, about 8 mins. Add the garam masala and some seasoning and cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil, tip in the peas and cook for a further 2 mins until the peas are cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a large pan of salted water until just tender, about 8 mins. Drain well, return to the pan and gently stir in turmeric and coriander - try not to break up the potatoes too much.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Transfer the mince to a baking dish and top with the turmeric potatoes. Squeeze over the lemon juice, then bake for 30-35 mins until potatoes are golden. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CHORIZO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water by 1 inch and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions to the skillet along with the corn, poblano, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly. Return to the pot, add the sour cream and butter and mash well. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture in the skillet, then spread with the back of a spoon. Transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until bubbling around the edges and the topping is browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then sprinkle with the reserved scallions before serving.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Prepare mashed potatoes according to directions.
• In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until the meat is browned.
• Drain.
• Add tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt and garlic powder.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
• Spread mashed potatoes over top.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• *4 1/2 cups of prepared mashed potatoes may be substituted for instant.

SPICY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package.
• In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
• Drain.
• Add tomatoes, corn, olives, taco seasoning, chili powder, salt, and garlic powder.
• Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
• Top with 3/4 cup cheese.
• Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.