Best 6 Comforting Poor Mans Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Comforting poor man's Shepherd's pie is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own liking. It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and meat, and it is also a very affordable meal. This dish is perfect for a cold winter night, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

POOR MAN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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An easy dish that's full of flavor! I always serve this with canned corn and a crisp salad.

Provided by JennyB

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

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup uncooked brown rice
1 ⅜ cups water
1 pound ground beef
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water and brown rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef and drain fat.
  • Stir the mushroom soup, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and pepper into the skillet with the beef. Simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes. Serve over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 676.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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When you're in the mood for a meaty, savory comfort-food classic, serve Alton Brown's Shepherd's Pie from Good Eats on Food Network.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and diced small
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons freshly chopped rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup fresh or frozen English peas

Steps:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch dice. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, uncover, decrease the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until tender and easily crushed with tongs, approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Place the half-and-half and butter into a microwave-safe container and heat in the microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds. Drain the potatoes in a colander and then return to the saucepan. Mash the potatoes and then add the half and half, butter, salt and pepper and continue to mash until smooth. Stir in the yolk until well combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the filling. Place the canola oil into a 12-inch saute pan and set over medium high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and stir to combine. Add the lamb, salt and pepper and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes. Sprinkle the meat with the flour and toss to coat, continuing to cook for another minute. Add the tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire, rosemary, thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer slowly 10 to 12 minutes or until the sauce is thickened slightly.
  • Add the corn and peas to the lamb mixture and spread evenly into an 11 by 7-inch glass baking dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling up and smooth with a rubber spatula. Place on a parchment lined half sheet pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes or just until the potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooling rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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

POOR MAN'S PIE



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This is an awesome recipe that I got from my coworker. It can be modified in many ways, including for the slow cooker. It's a simple meal of things you often already have on hand that really sticks to the bones, and it can also be a fun way to use up some leftovers.

Provided by KatieDarling

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

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch onion powder, or to taste
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
5 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drain excess grease. Stir cream of mushroom soup and green beans into ground beef and bring to a simmer.
  • Spread ground beef mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over ground beef mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 66.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1041.5 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

POOR MAN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Make and share this Poor Man's Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathies Kafe

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs ground chuck
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn (drained)
3 -4 cups mashed potatoes
cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck with onions and seasonings to taste.
  • Add tomato soup and corn.
  • Top with mashed potatoes and shredded cheese.
  • Pop in oven until cheese melts.

COMFORTING POOR MAN'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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I got this recipe from a friend of mine years and years ago. It's one of my DH's favorites. It's been a while since I made it though, so I'm guessing at the time to bake.

Provided by Color Guard Mom

Categories     Potato

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 potatoes (for mashing)
1 lb ground beef
1 (10 ounce) can creamed corn

Steps:

  • Make mashed potatoes using the 10 potatoes. I boiled my potatoes, drain and then mash wtih butter and milk to a smooth consistency.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, brown the ground beef until thoroughly cooked. Drain and rinse off grease.
  • Grease a casserole or baking dish with butter or spray with Pam.
  • Once potatoes are mashed, line the bottom and sides of the casserole dish with a little under 2/3 of the potatoes. Make it look like a crust.
  • Mix together the ground beef and creamed corn. Pour into the casserole as the filling.
  • Top the filling with the remaining mashed potatoes, spreading to the sides and having it meet the "crust".
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven until the top is lightly browned - about 30 to 45 minutes.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use ground beef chuck or sirloin instead of ground beef round.
  • Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mixture for extra savory flavor.
  • If you don't have any frozen peas, you can use a cup of fresh peas instead.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cornstarch or flour to the gravy before simmering.
  • Top the shepherd's pie with a generous amount of mashed potatoes. You can use instant mashed potatoes or make your own from scratch.
  • Bake the shepherd's pie until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Conclusion:

Comforting Poor Man's Shepherd's Pie is a delicious and budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a hearty and flavorful dish that the whole family will enjoy.

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