Best 8 Grannys Shepards Pie By Freda Recipes

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"Granny's Shepherd's Pie by Freda" is a heartwarming and comforting dish that has been passed down through generations, promising a culinary experience like no other. With its tantalizing blend of succulent lamb, tender vegetables, and a velvety mashed potato topping, this classic recipe is sure to evoke memories of family gatherings and bring a sense of nostalgia to your table. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps to recreate this beloved family recipe, ensuring that every bite is filled with flavor, history, and love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRAMMY'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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"The secret to this recipe is searing the meat substitute to develop some caramelized flavor and texture. It also doesn?t hurt that the whole thing is covered in mashed potatoes!" says Damaris.

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and coarsely diced
Kosher salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch scallions, green parts only, sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 carrots, finely diced
2 ribs celery, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
1 pound ground beef substitute (such as soy crumbles)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup porter beer, at room temperature
1 cup vegetable stock, warmed
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame
2 tablespoons vegetarian steak sauce
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make the potatoes: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water, then drain and place the potatoes in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  • Combine the sour cream and egg, then add to the potatoes; season with a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Whip, adding 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water at a time, until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Fold in all but 1 tablespoon of the scallions and set aside.
  • Make the filling: Melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion and beef substitute and saute until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the top and saute to cook off the flour flavor, about 1 minute. Whisk in the beer and stock until combined. Stir in the corn, edamame, steak sauce, garlic powder and red pepper flakes until combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook to reduce the liquid by one-third, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill six 4-inch cast-iron skillets (or ramekins) halfway with the filling. Divide the mashed potatoes among the pans. Place the skillets on a baking sheet and bake until the mashed potatoes start to brown and the sauce is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Top with the remaining scallions.

MY MOTHER'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Geoffrey Zakarian ate this dish often as a kid, but he didn't know it as shepherd's pie, just as a tasty use of leftovers. "My mom, Viola, served it whenever there was extra meat," he says. "It's the best comfort food." The recipe is easy to adjust based on what you have: You can substitute ground beef or turkey for the lamb or swap the potato for cauliflower or turnip purée.

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 pounds russet potatoes
Kosher salt
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 large egg yolks
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup pearl onions (fresh or frozen), peeled
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, minced
2 pounds ground lamb
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the potatoes: Peel and cube the potatoes into a 1-inch dice. Put in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 1 inch. Season the water with salt and bring to a boil. Boil the potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and pass through a ricer. Add the milk, sour cream, melted butter and egg yolks to the potatoes and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
  • For the filling: Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the pearl onions and cook, shaking the pan occasionally so the onions brown on all sides, until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large shallow ovenproof braising pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and rosemary and cook, stirring often, until the onions are slightly browned and soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lamb and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until the lamb is cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomato paste, flour and sherry vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, peas and carrots and pearl onions and bring to a boil. Spoon off any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley.
  • Top the lamb mixture with an even layer of the potatoes. For the topping: Drizzle the potatoes with the melted butter and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Transfer to the oven and bake until the potatoes are lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Garnish with additional parsley.

MUMMY BOOME'S TRADITIONAL SHEPHERDS PIE



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 pounds lean ground beef or lamb
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef stock
1 1/2 cups garden peas
Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, quartered
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mature white Cheddar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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 RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, ground lamb, salt, pepper, large onion, large carrots, garlic, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, red wine, chicken stock, yukon gold potato, unsalted butter, large egg yolks, sour cream, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Dinner

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lb ground lamb
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 large carrots
6 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 cup red wine
1 cup chicken stock
3 lb yukon gold potato, cubed
¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
4 large egg yolks
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220˚C).
  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the ground lamb, season with salt and pepper, and fry for 5 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Add the onion, carrots, garlic, thyme, and rosemary, stir, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the veggies are softened and the meat is well-browned.
  • Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir to incorporate. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the liquid evaporates and the meat is aromatic.
  • Pour in the red wine and reduce until almost completely evaporated.
  • Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and cook the meat until the stock has evaporated, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender. Drain, then return to the hot pan over low heat to dry out a bit.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl and mash until smooth.
  • Add salt, the butter, egg yolks, sour cream, and Parmesan cheese. Fold until well combined.
  • Transfer the potatoes to a piping bag or zip-top bag fitted with a star tip.
  • Spoon the lamb mixture into a large baking dish. Pipe the golden mashed potatoes over the lamb.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 4 grams

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

GORDON RAMSAY'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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I found this on a blog on the internet site I can do that. This is a recipe that author "Oggi" adapted from Gordon Ramsay's show "Kitchen Nightmares" where he tried to save the restaurant. This recipe ended up being the signature dish of the restaurant.

Provided by chefRD

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs extra lean ground beef (or lamb)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, grated
1 large carrot, grated
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
1 cup red wine
1 1/2 lbs yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons butter
salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated-for mashed potato topping)

Steps:

  • Prepare the mashed potatoes:.
  • Place potatoes in a pot, add enough water to cover, add salt, cook for 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain potatoes and mash (I prefer using a ricer). Warm the cream and butter then add to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt, then beat with a wooden spoon or hand beater for 1 minute until fluffy. Do not overbeat or it might turn gummy.
  • Prepare the filling:.
  • Add 2 T grated Parmesan cheese. Cover, set aside, keep warm while preparing beef.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil, stir fry beef until no longer pink. Drain off excess grease. Add onion, garlic, and carrot and stir fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme and rosemary, cook for 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until wine has almost evaporated. Add the broth and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Transfer beef to a deep dish.
  • Spoon mashed potato on top of beef. Sprinkle with 1 T grated Parmesan cheese. Fluff with a fork to create peaks.
  • Bake in a 400° F oven for 20 minutes or broil until top is brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.1, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 179.5, Sodium 2057.9, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.1, Protein 55.8

GINA'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Make and share this Gina's Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lil Mrs. G

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs potatoes, such as russet, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons sour cream or 2 tablespoons butter, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 3/4 lbs ground beef
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
1/2 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls (or 1 can if your hubby is picky)
1 cup cheddar cheese (I eye ball it)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and fix as you would your normal mashed potatoes. I do cut back on the milk a little. You could also use instant if needed.
  • While potatoes boil, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to hot pan with beef . Season meat with salt and pepper. Brown and crumble meat for 3 or 4 minutes.
  • 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 rectangular casserole with meat and vegetable mixture. Spoon potatoes over meat evenly. Top potatoes with cheese and broil 6 to 8 inches from the heat until cheese is evenly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.8, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 183, Sodium 656.3, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 51.1

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

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the final dish. Look for high-quality ground lamb, vegetables, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the lamb: Lamb is a delicate meat that can easily become tough if overcooked. Cook it just until it is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Let the shepherd's pie rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Shepherd's pie is a hearty and delicious meal that can be served with a variety of sides. Try mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.

Conclusion:

Granny's Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its hearty lamb filling, creamy mashed potato topping, and flavorful vegetables, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give Granny's Shepherd's Pie a try.

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