'Granny Ruth's Shepherd's Pie' is a comforting and classic dish, perfect for a hearty meal on a cold evening. This dish is made with layers of succulent minced beef, a flavorful gravy, tender and sweet corn, an irresistibly creamy mashed potato topping, and a sprinkle of crispy onions. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to uncover the best recipe for this delightful and delectable dish.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
RUTH'S GRANDMA'S PIE CRUST
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, shortening, sugar, and salt. Blend together with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- In a small bowl, mix egg with water. Blend into flour mixture. Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
THE BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE
We stuck with tradition and made our shepherd's pie with lamb, but you could easily swap in ground beef. The saucy filling is packed with tender vegetables and the creamy topping is inspired by the Irish potato dish, colcannon, and is filled with cabbage, leeks and cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- For the topping: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Season with 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and reserve the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, make the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it turns brick red, about 8 minutes. Add the lamb, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the peas. Stir in the flour until incorporated, about 1 minute. Add the broth and Worcestershire and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- To finish the topping, melt the butter in the large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cabbage and leeks and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, 1 tablespoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper, and cook until warm, about 1 minute. Return the potatoes to the pan with the cabbage and add the cheese. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolks.
- Transfer the filling to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the topping, swirling to create texture. Make sure that the sides are sufficiently covered so the filling doesn't leak through. Bake until the filling is bubbly and the top is lightly golden, about 35 minutes. Let rest 15 minutes before serving.
GRANNY'S SHEPARDS PIE BY FREDA
Definately Comfort Food at its Best. . This was always a staple in our home while growing up. This was considered a fancy meal back then, in the 50's. Its Ready in less than 30 Min. Actually was made From leftovers or staples in your Pantry. My Grandmother used to Call this a "cottage Pie", But My Mom always called this...
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Savory Pies
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Boil and Mash Potatoes as Normal. Set aside. (I use 1 Med Potato per Person, This usually works well)
- 2. In a large Skillet, Brown Beef. Or heat your Left over pot roast. Add seasonings Add Onions Add Carrots
- 3. In Seperate Skillet; add Butter to melt over med heat. add flour and whisk well into a smooth paste.(This is called a Rue) now add Beef stock and whisk till smooth and gravy consistency. Add worchestershire sauce or Kitchen Bouquet for color and additional flavor.
- 4. Pour Gravy over the Browned beef & Vegies in skillet. Mix well. Pour into Pam sprayed Casserole Dish. spread evenly.
- 5. To your Mashed Potatoes; add Sour Cream and the 1 egg yolk. Mix well. Spread over top of the Beef & Vegie Mixture. Sprinkle with Paprika Place under Broiler Just Long enough to See a Golden Brown Top, and its ready to serve. Enjoy with Fresh baked Bread or Garlic bread.
TRADITIONAL SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
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
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.
MUMMY BOOME'S TRADITIONAL SHEPHERDS PIE
Steps:
- Preheat oven at 400 degrees F.
- Add butter and oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Saute onions, carrots, celery and garlic until tender for about 7 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Once the vegetables have softened and start to brown a little add the tomato paste and mix evenly. Add the ground beef and cook until beef is no longer pink about 10 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook and simmer for another 10 minutes. Mix in peas. Transfer mixture to an oven-proof baking dish and spread evenly. Place potato on top of ground beef mixture and spread out evenly, once the top surface has been covered, rake through with a fork so that there are peaks that will brown nicely. Place the dish into the preheated oven and cook until browned about 20 minutes. Spoon out the shepherd's pie and serve.
- Fill a large saucepan with cold water and a tablespoon of salt. Add potatoes to the water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes cook until soft about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are at a desired density, drain the potatoes and place them back into the saucepan for mashing. Add butter and cream and begin to mash potatoes into a semi smooth consistency. Once at desired texture add cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
SHEPHERD'S PIE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Put the Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika in a 10-inch skillet or baking dish. Spoon the Horseradish Mashed Potatoes all over the surface of the stew and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out. Bake until the top is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Heat the oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in 2 batches, 2 to 3 minutes per batch; set aside on a plate.
- Add the onions to the pot. Stir and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the flour and stir to coat the onions and garlic. Pour in the beef stock, beer and a splash of water, then add the tomato paste, Worcestershire, sugar, paprika, salt and some pepper. Add the beef back to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and simmer until the beef is cooked and the mixture has thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Top with the parsley if using.
- Note: The liquid should cook down to a thicker state. If it gets too thick/reduces too much, add water as needed.
- Bring a large pot of water to a simmer and add the potatoes. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a large colander. Put them back into the dry pot and put the pot on the stove. Mash the potatoes over low heat, allowing all the steam to escape before adding in the other ingredients.
- Turn off the heat and add the butter, cream cheese, heavy cream, horseradish cream, seasoned salt, kosher salt and pepper. Mash to combine. Add the chopped parsley and mix in.
GRANNY RUTH'S SHEPHERD'S PIE
My husband is irish and my mom is from the hills of NC. Well he LOVED this shepherd's pie recipe so it's the one I have to make for him now.
Provided by gauthier
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in dutch over or deep frying pan, drain.
- Add onions and peppers, sauté until tender crisp.
- Add Worcestershire, boullion, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add carrots and broccoli, cover and cook until tender.
- Add drained corn.
- Put in casserole and cover with hot mashed potatoes.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
- Turn oven to broil and brown mashed potatoes about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 544.8, Carbohydrate 74, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 23.6
Tips:
- Use good quality ground lamb: This will ensure that your shepherd's pie has a rich, flavorful taste. If you can't find ground lamb, you can substitute ground beef or turkey.
- Don't overcook the lamb: Overcooked lamb will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is cooked through, which will take about 5-7 minutes.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your filling: This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your shepherd's pie. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, peas, and corn.
- Make sure your mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth: This will help to create a cohesive dish. Use a ricer or food processor to get the smoothest potatoes possible.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors: You can add herbs, spices, and other seasonings to your shepherd's pie to create a unique dish. Some good options include rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With a few simple tips, you can make the best shepherd's pie ever. So next time you're looking for a hearty and delicious meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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