When the weather outside is frightful, there's nothing better than enjoying a warm and comforting meal. Cheesy shepherds pie is an easy-to-make dish that is sure to please the whole family. This classic recipe combines ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce, all topped off with a layer of mashed potatoes. The result is a delicious and hearty meal that's perfect for a cold night.
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30 MINUTE SHEPHERD'S PIE
Try Rachael Ray's 30-Minute Shepherd's Pie recipe, a layered casserole of mashed potatoes, veggies and beef, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and pour them into a bowl. Combine sour cream, egg yolk and cream. Add the cream mixture into potatoes and mash until potatoes are almost smooth.
- While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with beef or lamb. Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes. If you are using lamb and the pan is fatty, spoon away some of the drippings. Add chopped carrot and onion to the meat. Cook veggies with meat 5 minutes, stirring frequently. In a second small skillet over medium heat cook butter and flour together 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and Worcestershire sauce. Thicken gravy 1 minute. Add gravy to meat and vegetables. Stir in peas.
- Preheat broiler to high. Fill a small flameproof rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Top potatoes with paprika and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until potatoes are evenly browned. Top casserole dish with chopped parsley and serve.
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
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
CHEDDAR-TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE
Old-style pubs have it right: Sitting down to a generous helping of shepherd's pie is a true pleasure; making it is happily simple. We've added sharp cheddar to our mashed potatoes for a snappy topping.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover by 1 inch with salted water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high. Add carrots, celery, onion, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add flour and tomato paste; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil, and simmer 1 minute. Set beef filling aside.
- Drain potatoes; return to pan. Cook over medium, stirring, until liquid has evaporated and a thin film covers bottom of pan, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; add milk and 1 cup cheese. Mash until smooth; season cheddar-potato topping with salt and pepper.
- Pour beef filling into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Drop dollops of topping over filling; spread to edges with a spatula. Using a fork, make decorative peaks; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until topping is browned and filling is bubbling rapidly, about 20 minutes (if topping and filling were chilled, increase to 35 minutes). Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g
EASY CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE
Make and share this Easy Cheesy Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Grease an oblong baking dish with non stick spray.
- Brown beef with onion and garlic; drain grease.
- Stir in 1/2 can of cheddar soup, corn and Parmesan cheese to meat mix.
- Add remaining cheese soup and ranch to prepared potatoes; blend well.
- Pour meat mix into baking dish and top with potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Poke 6 holes into pie with the end of a wooden spoon (So the pie can breathe).
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
BIRD'S EASY CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE
This is a very flavorful Shepherd's Pie. It puts a new twist on an old favorite by the addition of cream cheese and a dash of ground mace, and it's super easy to make. You can use any leftover veggies such as corn, carrots, string beans, etc. My photo was made using a shallow pan, because my deep dish pan was busy at the time. :)
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F Mix potatoes, cream cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and garlic until well blended (use microwave if necessary). Set aside.
- Brown meat, onion, Italian seasoning, and ground mace in large skillet and drain. Return meat back to pan and stir in vegetables and sour cream. Heat to warm.
- Pour meat mixture into a deep 9" pie crust. Cover with potato mixture.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and paprika. Bake for 25 minutes or till heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.3, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 21.2, Cholesterol 126.8, Sodium 820, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 32.1
CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE
Cheesy potatoes top a classic shepherd's pie made with ground beef, gravy and mixed veggies. It's good, easy comfort food at its best!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings, about 1-1/4 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Prepare Potatoes as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large skillet; drain.
- Add vegetables and gravy to meat; mix well. Spoon into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.
- Bake 20 to 25 min. or until potatoes are heated through and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 890 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 30 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to break up any clumps.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the ground beef mixture, such as onions, carrots, celery, or peas.
- Season the ground beef mixture with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Use a thick and creamy gravy for the filling of your shepherd's pie.
- Let the shepherd's pie cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to set.
- Serve the shepherd's pie with a side of mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by the whole family. With its hearty filling, creamy mashed potatoes, and cheesy topping, it's sure to be a hit at your next meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish, give shepherd's pie a try!
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