Best 7 Easy Buttery Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This version uses a buttery mashed potato topping and a simple ground beef and vegetable filling. With just a few pantry staples and an hour of your time, you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table.

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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

SIMPLE SHEPHERD'S PIE



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If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing pie out of the freezer to thaw. And if you use frozen or instant mashed potatoes to top the pie, it's even quicker to fix. -Paula Zsiray, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds ground beef
2 cans (12 ounces each) home-style beef gravy
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each casserole):
2 to 3 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Paprika

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the gravy, vegetables and onion. Spoon half into a greased 2-qt. baking dish or four oven-safe 2-cup dishes. Top with mashed potatoes. Drizzle with butter and sprinkle with paprika. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Place the remaining beef mixture in a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. , To prepare frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator; transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with the potatoes, butter and paprika; bake as directed.

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GROUND BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Here's a quick, throw together recipe for shepherd's pie. Browned meat smothered in rich mashed potatoes with your favorite vegetables. A quick and easy dinner to make for your family.

Provided by GINGER P

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

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup green beans
1 cup tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 egg, beaten
½ cup water
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the ground beef and basil, and cook and stir for 5 more minutes. Mix in the garlic, green beans, and tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to prepared dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, egg, and water. Spread evenly over meat mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown on top. Sprinkle with cheese, and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Lorraine's chunky beef mix add heartiness to this quick comforting supper. To give this flavorful shepherd's pie a pretty look, pipe on the mashed potatoes using a large star tip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups warm mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter), divided
2 medium carrots, grated
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
2 cups Tomato Ground Beef Mix
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1 cup potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and soup mix. Spread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with beef mix and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

EASY BUTTERY SHEPHERDS PIE



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This recipe is so easy, yet so delicious. You can change up the type of meat (I have used a combo of beef, chicken and/or sausage) and use whatever veges you choose. It always comes out a winner! Whenever I bring it to a carry-in, I am inevitably asked for the recipe! I highly recommend you use Certified Angus Beef when preparing this dish ... you will taste the difference!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs certified angus beef ground beef
2/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs potatoes, peeled
4 tablespoons butter
2 carrots, sliced
15 3/4 ounces beef broth
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Saute beef, onion, celery and garlic in a large pan until well done.
  • Strain off fat, leaving meat in the strainer and reserving pan for later use.
  • Boil potatoes until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and mash with butter.
  • Blanch carrots (or microwave until al dente) and add to beef mixture.
  • Whisk broth with flour to thicken, and add to the pan. When gravy comes to a boil, add beef and carrot mixture.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole. Spoon potatoes on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Top with cheese and let sit until cheese melts from the radiated heat; approximately 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.7, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 355.2, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 22.7

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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The BEST Shepherd's Pie is made with frozen vegetables like peas, corn, carrots, and green beans and is perfect for an easy dinner!

Provided by Savannah Schlossnagle-Mcghee

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 medium to large Russet potatoes (, peeled and diced)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
fine sea salt (, to taste)
ground black pepper (, to taste)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ribs celery (, chopped)
3 cloves garlic (, minced)
1 ½ pound ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
fine sea salt (, to taste)
ground black pepper (, to taste)
½ cup low sodium beef or chicken broth
10 ounces frozen vegetable mix
shredded cheese and fresh parsley (, optional for garnish )

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes in medium pot with boiling water. Boil until soft, approximately 15 minutes. Drain.
  • transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl and using a ricer or potato masher, blend with the butter and season with the salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt the butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one minute. Place the ground beef in pan along with frozen vegetables. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until meat is brown. Stir in the tomato paste, flour, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top the beef with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Top with cheese or parsley, if desired.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY SHEPHERDS PIE



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Make and share this Easy Shepherds Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Blazekat21

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 1 Pie, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs ground beef round
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 cup vegetables (chopped carrots, corn, peas)
1 1/2-2 lbs potatoes or 3 big potatoes
8 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
seasoning, of choice

Steps:

  • 1 Peel and quarter potatoes, boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes).
  • 2 While the potatoes are cooking, melt 4 Tablespoons butter (1/2 a stick) in large frying pan.
  • 3 Sauté onions in butter until tender over medium heat (10 mins). If you are adding vegetables, add them according to cooking time. Put any carrots in with the onions. Add corn or peas either at the end of the cooking of the onions, or after the meat has initially cooked.
  • 4 Add ground beef and sauté until no longer pink. Add salt and pepper. Add worcesterchire sauce. Add half a cup of beef broth and cook, uncovered, over low heat for 10 minutes, adding more beef broth as necessary to keep moist.
  • 5 Mash potatoes in bowl with remainder of butter, season to taste.
  • 6 Place beef and onions in baking dish. Distribute mashed potatoes on top. Rough up with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. You can use the fork to make some designs in the potatoes as well.
  • 7 Cook in 400 degree oven until bubbling and brown (about 30 minutes). Broil for last few minutes if necessary to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 339.6, Carbohydrate 32.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or Dutch oven to brown the ground beef.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it is browned and no longer pink.
  • Drain the excess grease from the ground beef.
  • Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the skillet and cook until they are softened.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, or until the flour is browned.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth and milk.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top the meat mixture with the mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mashed potatoes.
  • Bake the shepherd's pie in a preheated 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the shepherd's pie cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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, creamy mashed potatoes, and cheesy Parmesan topping, this dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shepherd's pie recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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