Best 5 French Onion Shepherds Pie Skillet Recipes

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 35-40 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour and salt until well blended; cook 1 minute longer. Combine the broth, brandy, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in onions; heat through. , Transfer beef mixture to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Spread with potatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. If desired, increase heat to 475° and bake an additional 8-10 minutes until top is golden brown.

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
• Mash potatoes and add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, milk, green onion, and butter. Stir until mixed well.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet with flour and pepper until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in French onion soup and water.
• Warm frozen peas in a small, microwave-safe bowl in the microwave for 1 minute. Stir peas into the beef and soup mixture.
• Pour the meat and soup mixture into the bottom of a glass casserole dish. Spread potatoes over the top using a rubber spatula. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with more pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; add beef, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain; clean out skillet, and set beef aside. Add butter to same skillet, and melt over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and browned. Stir in garlic, thyme and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in broth and soy sauce; heat to simmering. Return beef to skillet, and simmer 2 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
• Make potatoes as directed on pouch. Stir cheeses into potatoes. Spoon mixture over beef mixture in skillet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center) and top is slightly puffed and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.

FRENCH ONION TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Drain potatoes. Mash with 1/4 cup broth and pepper; set aside and keep warm., In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the flour, brandy, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and remaining broth and salt. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas and onion mixture., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with potato mixture. Bake, covered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS

Steps:

• Steam potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water until they are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix ground beef in a bowl with allspice, salt and pepper to taste.
• Brown seasoned ground beef in a large skillet until it is almost cooked through, but still somewhat pink.
• Transfer to a medium-size bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Add the onions to the fat in the skillet, cover and cook, stirring frequently, until they are a deep golden to dark brown, about 10 minutes.
• The onions should get quite dark brown and caramelized. (Don't cook at too high of a heat, or they will burn).
• Add the water and stir, scraping browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Add onions and the cooking liquid to the ground beef and stir until combined. Season to taste and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mash the potatoes until they are completely smooth, adding the milk and cream as you mash them.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. (The potatoes will be quite soft)
• Add corn to the meat mixture.
• Press mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate or 8x8-inch glass baking pan.
• Spoon or pipe potatoes evenly over the mixture, making sure you completely and evenly cover the meat (don't pile in center).
• Bake until it is hot through, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven while you heat broiler.
• Broil about 2 inches from the heat until potatoes are golden brown on top, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Serve immediately.