Best 5 Leighs Shepherds Pie Recipes

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"Leigh's Shepherd's Pie" is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly evening or a casual family meal. This classic dish is made with a combination of minced lamb or beef, flavorful vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. The origins of shepherd's pie can be traced back to the 18th century, when it was a popular meal among shepherds and farmers in the United Kingdom. Today, it remains a beloved dish enjoyed by people all over the world. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for "Leigh's Shepherd's Pie", taking you on a culinary journey to create a delicious and satisfying meal that will warm your heart and fill your belly.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE WITH LEEKS



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Delicious and filling, this shepherd's pie recipe is true comfort food!

Provided by Turning the Clock Back

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound Strauss grass fed ground beef
3 leeks, bottoms only, sliced in half and then sliced thin
1 (16 ounce) bag of mixed vegetables
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, minced
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 TBSP ketchup
4 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
FOR THE TOPPING
6 large potatoes
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 cup butter
2 cups shredded cheese, divided. I used a sharp Cabot cheddar and freshly ground Parmesan
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and cut into 4 pieces. Boil until tender. Keep hot until ready to make topping.
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until almost done
  • Drain and rinse. Return meat to pan and return pan to heat
  • Add the chopped leaks, mixed vegetables, garlic and ginger. Cook 5 to 10 minutes more until leeks are wilted.
  • Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and pepper. Mix well and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Put meat and vegetable mixture in bottom of oven save baking container. You can use a 9 x 9 inch baking dish or 4 individual serving sized ramekins filled 2/3 of the way full.
  • TO MAKE TOPPING:
  • Place hot, cooked potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add butter, half and half, garlic salt and pepper. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese and beat until melted. Save remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheese for topping after baking.
  • Top the meat and vegetable mixture with the whipped potatoes.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until just starting to brown.
  • Top the shepherd's pie with the remaining shredded cheese and broil for 3 to 4 minutes to melt and lightly brown the top.
  • Remove from oven and let cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 cups Beef Stew with Beer and Paprika, recipe follows
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows, to cover the stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups beef stock
One 12-ounce can beer
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional, for serving
5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 sticks salted butter, at room temperature
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon horseradish cream
1/2 to 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

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.

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

LUCINDA'S SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Lucinda was inspired to make this version of Shepherd's Pie from rock'n'roll icon Keith Richards, who detailed the recipe in his autobiography.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 tablespoons butter (1 stick), divided
5 potatoes, peeled and halved
3 tablespoons milk, plus more if needed
1 large onion, finely chopped, divided in half
2 pounds ground lamb
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire
1/2 cup chicken or beef stock
2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 4 teaspoons water
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan on medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute 1/2 of chopped onion, carrots and celery until softened. Add the meat and salt and cook on high, stirring occasionally until the moisture is evaporated and the meat is browning in fat, about 15 minutes.
  • When meat is browned, stir in Worcestershire and cook 1 minute. Stir in chicken stock and cornstarch-water mixture and simmer for additional minute to thicken.
  • Peel and halve potatoes. Place in pot and cover with cold water to 2 inches above potatoes. Add generous amount of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to pot (or transfer to bowl). Mash the potatoes with 4 tablespoons butter, white pepper and a few tablespoons of milk until smooth. Add more milk if needed to make potatoes creamy.
  • In a 2-quart casserole dish, evenly distribute the cooked meat, top with peas and remaining chopped onion and dollop mashed potatoes on top. Dot top of potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, until warmed through and potatoes are golden on top, and pie is bubbling.

LIGHT SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds small red-skinned potatoes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
Kosher salt
1/2 pound 93 percent lean ground turkey
1/2 pound 90 percent lean ground beef sirloin
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1/2 cup low-fat milk, warmed
1/3 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water; cover and microwave until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand, covered, until ready to mash. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the turkey, beef, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and 1/4 cup water; simmer 2 minutes. Spread over the vegetables in the baking dish, then cover to keep warm.
  • Preheat the broiler. Add the milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the potatoes and mash well; mix in the cheese. Spread over the meat and broil until browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your shepherd's pie. Look for high-quality ground lamb, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful stock.
  • Brown the meat and vegetables: Browning the meat and vegetables before adding them to the pie will help to develop their flavor. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't steam.
  • Season the meat and vegetables well: Don't be afraid to season the meat and vegetables generously. This will help to give the pie a lot of flavor.
  • Use a good quality lamb stock: The lamb stock is an important part of the pie, so be sure to use a good quality stock. You can make your own lamb stock, or you can use a store-bought stock.
  • Don't overcook the pie: The pie is done when the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Overcooking the pie will make the meat tough and the vegetables mushy.
  • Let the pie rest before serving: Let the pie rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This will help the pie 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. By following these tips, you can make a delicious shepherd's pie that your family and friends will love.

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