Best 9 Easy Shepards Pie Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to creating the ultimate comfort food - an easy shepherd's pie. This beloved dish, with its luscious layers of savory mince, tender vegetables, and a golden, fluffy mashed potato topping, is not only a delight to the taste buds but also a symphony of textures that dance on your palate. Whether you're a culinary connoisseur or a novice cook, our specially curated collection of recipes will guide you seamlessly through the process of creating this classic dish with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Get ready to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with our delectable selection of easy shepherd's pie recipes.

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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

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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Favorite shepherd's pie recipe, a classic casserole of Britain and Ireland done American-style. Cook ground beef and savory vegetables, top with mashed potatoes, and bake to perfection.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Budget     Casserole     Comfort Food     Pantry Meal     Beef     Casserole     Cottage Pie     Ground Beef     Shepherd's Pie

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes (about 3 large potatoes), peeled and quartered
8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1-2 cups vegetables-diced carrots, corn, peas
1 1/2 lbs ground round beef
1/2 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt, pepper, other seasonings of choice

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes: Place the peeled and quartered potatoes in medium sized pot. Cover with at least an inch of cold water. Add a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 212 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 54 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 1031 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 50 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

EASY INSTANT POTATO SHEPHERDS PIE



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This is a great recipe thats easy to prepare with not many ingredients. Enjoy with a side salad for a complete meal.

Provided by cdn_gal

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 (20 ounce) box instant mashed potatoes (8 serving size)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 (8 ounce) can beef gravy
2 tablespoons garlic powder
salt
pepper
paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325'F.
  • Use vegetable spray on casserole dish.
  • Prepare instant mashed potatoes following box directions.
  • Boil frozen vegetables in saucepan.
  • Brown ground beef.
  • Add 1/2 can of beef gravy.
  • Add garlic powder.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Drain vegetables.
  • Add the beef mixture to casserole dish.
  • Add the vegetables and spread evenly.
  • Add large spoonfuls of the mashed potatoes
  • over the vegetables.
  • Wait a few minutes for potatoes to cool before spreading.
  • Make a design with bottom of fork on the potatoes.
  • Sprinkle some paprika.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 15 minutes before slicing.
  • Add remaining warmed gravy to each serving.

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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NO-FUSS SHEPHERD'S PIE



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We've got some lovely twists on shepherd's pie on the site, but we were missing a definitive version of this classic family recipe - here it is!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 large onion, chopped
2-3 medium carrots, chopped
500g pack lamb mince
2 tbsp tomato purée
large splash Worcestershire sauce
500ml beef stock
900g potatoes, cut into chunks
85g butter
3 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a medium saucepan, then soften 1 chopped onion and 2-3 chopped carrots for a few mins.
  • When soft, turn up the heat, crumble in 500g lamb mince and brown, tipping off any excess fat.
  • Add 2 tbsp tomato purée and a large splash of Worcestershire sauce, then fry for a few mins.
  • Pour over 500ml beef stock, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 40 mins, uncovering halfway.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, then make the mash. Boil the 900g potato, cut into chunks, in salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then mash with 85g butter and 3 tbsp milk.
  • Put the mince into an ovenproof dish, top with the mash and ruffle with a fork. The pie can now be chilled and frozen for up to a month.
  • Bake for 20-25 mins until the top is starting to colour and the mince is bubbling through at the edges. (To bake from frozen, cook at 160C/fan 140C/gas 3 for 1 hr-1 hr 20 mins until piping hot in the centre. Flash under the grill to brown, if you like.)
  • Leave to stand for 5 mins before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Fat 39 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.35 milligram of sodium

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

GROUND BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This hearty supper-in-one sent by Elaine Williams is ideal for small families. The Surrey, British Columbia cook uses ground beef, frozen veggies and canned gravy to hurry along the down-home dinner.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) beef gravy
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2-1/2 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the gravy, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef: Opt for grass-fed or organic ground beef for a healthier and more flavorful Shepherd's Pie.
  • Cook the ground beef thoroughly: Make sure the ground beef is cooked through before adding it to the pie filling, to ensure it is safe to consume.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't limit yourself to just carrots and peas! Experiment with different vegetables like corn, green beans, or mushrooms to add texture and flavor to the pie.
  • Simmer the sauce: Take the time to let the sauce simmer for a bit, allowing the flavors to meld and develop. This will result in a richer and more flavorful pie.
  • Use a good quality mashed potato topping: The mashed potato topping is what truly makes a Shepherd's Pie. Use real potatoes and make sure they are creamy and well-seasoned.
  • Don't overfill the pie dish: Leave some room at the top of the pie dish so that the mashed potatoes have space to rise and brown.
  • Bake the pie until golden brown: Keep an eye on the pie as it bakes and remove it from the oven once the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the pie rest before serving: Allow the pie to rest for a few minutes before serving, this will help the filling to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its flavorful ground beef filling, tender vegetables, and creamy mashed potato topping, it's a dish that is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give this Shepherd's Pie recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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