Best 10 Light Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Shepherds pie is a classic comfort food that is typically made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. However, it can be lightened up by using leaner proteins, such as ground turkey or chicken, and by using healthier ingredients, such as whole wheat flour and reduced-fat cheese. This article provides a recipe for a light shepherds pie that is both delicious and nutritious.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

LIGHT SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is great tasting and healthy! This will make 4 - 8"x8" pans. If you are not concerned with the fat it taste great to add some shredded Parmesan or cheddar to the top of it before you bake. I use instant potatoes for the convenience factor, but real mashed potatoes taste even better! Note: The amount of instant potatoes may vary by brand. Enough instant potatoes should be prepared for 16 servings.

Provided by Jadelabyrinth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 pieces per pan, 16-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (10 ounce) bags mixed vegetables
3 lbs ground turkey
2 large onions, chopped
3 (12 ounce) jars beef gravy (I use fat-free)
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper
5 1/3 cups instant potato flakes
2 cups nonfat milk
6 tablespoons margarine or 6 tablespoons butter
5 1/3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a 3 quart pan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the mixed vegetables, gravy, 1 teaspoon salt, sage, thyme, rosemary and pepper.
  • Transfer to 8"x8" pans coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the instant potatoes with water, milk, butter and remaining salt.
  • Spread over meat mixture.
  • Store in the refrigerator for no longer than one day (or freeze).
  • To freeze it: cool completely and place each pan in it's own labeled 1 gallon freezer bag. Freeze.
  • If frozen, thaw pan overnight in refrigerator.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 865.9, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20.8

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

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

SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is just the kind of dish we crave during cooler months. When the weather calls for comfort food, it's hard to beat a substantial stew of beef sirloin and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until everything is warm and bubbly. This shepherd's recipe has a couple of secret shortcuts that'll help you have it on the table in under an hour-perfect for a weeknight meal!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 lb ground beef sirloin
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (20 oz) refrigerated mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  • Add mixed vegetables, tomato paste, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are hot. In small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Heat to boiling; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture; fluff with fork.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

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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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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef: This will help to reduce the fat and calories in the dish.
  • Add plenty of vegetables: This will help to bulk up the dish and make it more nutritious.
  • Use a low-fat cheese: This will also help to reduce the fat and calories in the dish.
  • Make your own mashed potatoes: This is a healthier and more flavorful option than using instant mashed potatoes.
  • Use whole wheat bread crumbs: This will add fiber and nutrients to the dish.
  • Cook the shepherd's pie in a single baking dish: This will help to save time and energy.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make a lightened-up version of this dish that is just as delicious and satisfying as the traditional version.

So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this light shepherd's pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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