Best 9 Creamy Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Calling all shepherds pie enthusiasts! Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your craving for comfort food. Creamy shepherds pie is the ultimate indulgence, blending savory minced lamb, tender vegetables, and a velvety mashed potato topping. Picture a golden-brown crust enveloping a luscious filling, exuding a mesmerizing aroma that beckons your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook yearning to conquer a classic, this article will guide you through the steps to create the ultimate creamy shepherds pie that will delight your palate and warm your soul.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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

1 pound ground beef
2 cups hot mashed potatoes
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup beef gravy

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

30 MINUTE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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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

2 pounds potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or softened cream cheese
1 large egg yolk
1/2 cup cream, for a lighter version substitute vegetable or chicken broth
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 pounds ground beef or ground lamb
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock or broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire, eyeball it
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

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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Put this Easy Shepherd's Pie on the table tonight in just 40 minutes. This Easy Shepherd's Pie includes mashed potatoes, veggies, meat and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn and green beans), thawed
1 cup HEINZ HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy
2 cups hot prepared ORE-IDA STEAM N' MASH Cut Russet Potatoes (1/2 of 24-oz. pkg.)
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add mixed vegetables and gravy; mix well.
  • Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Mix potatoes, cream cheese, garlic and 1/2 cup cheddar until blended; spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 24 g

BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherds pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor.-Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream. Add salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and red pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir garlic salt into meat mixture. Stir in the soup, corn and milk. , Spread meat mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; drizzle with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes. For additional browning, place under broiler for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This rich and meaty classic shepherd's pie is made with a mixture of lamb and sirloin and topped with a creamy, cheesy mashed potato topping--it's sure to delight everyone at the table.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ cup milk
3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 pound ground lamb
1 pound ground beef sirloin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and place pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and drain.
  • Return potatoes to the hot pan and set over the same burner. Add milk and 2 tablespoons butter; allow butter to melt from the residual heat. Mash potatoes with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in Cheddar cheese, sour cream, egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Heat olive oil and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook, stirring constantly, until onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add lamb and beef and cook, crumbling with a spoon and stirring often until browned, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle meat mixture with flour, remaining salt and pepper, rosemary, and thyme. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Add beef stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire; cook, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened and vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in peas. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish and top with the prepared mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.2 g, Cholesterol 118.1 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 1469.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE



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A homey and comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe with a meat and vegetable gravy sauce under a crown of creamy parmesan mashed potatoes.

Provided by Natasha Kravchuk

Categories     Medium

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled and cut into 1" thick pieces)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream (warm)
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
2 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted to brush the top)
1 Tbsp parsley or chives (chopped, to garnish the top)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef or ground lamb
1 1/2 tsp salt (divided, or added to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped (1 cup))
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry red wine (such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet, Sauvignon)
1 cup beef broth or chicken broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups frozen vegetables of choice (peas, carrots, and corn)

Steps:

  • Place chopped potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to boil. Cook until potatoes are tender (12-15 minutes), don't overcook potatoes. Drain and mash potatoes in the same pot.
  • Add warm cream and 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) then mash until smooth. Lastly, mash in the parmesan cheese and beaten egg.
  • Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and ground beef. Breaking up the beef with a spatula then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and cook until meat is just cooked through and no longer pink (5 minutes).
  • Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes to soften then add minced garlic and stir another minute.
  • Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp flour and stir for 1 minute. You'll see a film form on the bottom of your pan.
  • Stir in red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan for a minute. Add beef broth, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, and 1 Tbsp Worcestershire.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups of frozen veggies and bring to a light boil. Season with another 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or add to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a deep pie dish, or 11x7 or 9x9 casserole dish.
  • Scoop mashed potatoes over the top then spread evenly, making sure to seal the potatoes to the edge of the dish so the filling doesn't bubble up.
  • Drizzle 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top. Place a sheet of foil under the casserole to catch any drips and bake at 400˚F on the center rack for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes start to turn golden. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 857 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This creamy shepherds pie is delicious. My hubby loves it and calls it gourmet shepherds pie. Wonderful on a cold day!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger
1 small onion, diced
1 large potato, sliced thinly
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans (use 1-2 cans)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger with onion.
  • Add cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and milk.
  • Let simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Then in a 2 qt casserole dish layer half of the potatoes, then half of the green beans, and then half of the hamburger sauce.
  • Repeat.
  • Sprinkle on the cheese and bake at 375 for 45 minutes.

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most-if not all-of the ingredients already on hand. -Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream
3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BIRD'S EASY CHEESY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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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

2 cups mashed potatoes
6 ounces neufchatel cheese or 6 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 cups mixed vegetables, cooked (leftovers work great)
8 ounces light sour cream
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (9 inch) deep dish pie shells

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground meat: Use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb for a classic shepherd's pie filling. You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • Cook the filling thoroughly: Brown the ground meat and vegetables until they are cooked through. This will help to develop the flavor of the filling and prevent it from being bland.
  • Use a flavorful gravy: The gravy is what really makes shepherd's pie special. Use a good quality beef or lamb gravy, or make your own from scratch. You can also add some herbs and spices to the gravy for extra flavor.
  • Don't overcook the potatoes: The potatoes should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. If you overcook them, they will become watery and ruin the texture of the shepherd's pie.
  • Let the shepherd's pie rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set. Shepherd's pie is also great for leftovers, so you can make it ahead of time and reheat it when you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious shepherd's pie that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give shepherd's pie a try.

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