Best 8 Shepherds Casserole Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a delicious and comforting shepherd's casserole! This classic dish, also known as cottage pie, is a delightful combination of ground meat, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal to warm you up on a chilly evening or a comforting dish to share with your loved ones, our carefully curated selection of recipes will guide you through every step of the process. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the perfect cooking techniques, this article will empower you to create a shepherd's casserole that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your shepherd's casserole to new heights of flavor and satisfaction!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHEPHERD'S PIE CASSEROLE



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Shepherd's Pie Casserole recipe comes together in just a few minutes. Browning the ground beef is as long as it takes to make when using instant mashed potatoes. Once you assemble the layers of beef, potatoes, corn and cheese you can heat it in the microwave to melt the cheese or if making a larger casserole in can be heated in the oven. Shepherd's Pie Casserole also makes a great freezer meal.

Provided by Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Categories     Main Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound ground beef
6 Servings servings prepared instant mashed potatoes
1 Can can corn kernels (drained)
8 oz. medium cheddar cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • Brown the ground beef. add some spices. I like to use garlic salt and everglades seasoning. While cooking the ground beef cook the instant mashed potatoes following the directions on the box.
  • When the potatoes are done speread them evenly in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
  • Drain the ground beef well.
  • Spread the seasoned ground beef over the mashed potatoes.
  • evenly spread the can of corn over the beef.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the corn.
  • Bake on 375 until the cheese is melted or in the microwave for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving, Calories 375 kcal

BAKED SHEPHERD'S CASSEROLE



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Now that all my kids are grown and most are married, they often come home for Sunday dinner, and this tasty casserole is their most requested meal. They love the meat, potatoes and gravy combined. It's definitely our family comfort go-to food. When you get several people in the kitchen chopping, slicing and preparing, it comes together super fast-and you get to catch up on all the family happenings. -Beverly Matthews, Richland, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup water
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup french-fried onions, optional
1/2 cup bacon bits, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large skillet, cook beef, mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in seasonings. Add tomatoes, corn and green beans; heat through, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, mix soup and water., In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half each of the following: beef mixture, potatoes and soup mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, french-fried onions and bacon bits., Bake, covered, 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until bubbly and potatoes are tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SHEPHERD'S PIE CASSEROLE



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Meet the Cook: As the second oldest of eight children in a busy farm family, I had plenty of opportunity to practice cooking while I was growing up. Now that our three children are grown, I am cooking just for my husband and me - though few weeks pass without visitors. For "country eaters", this hearty pie is perfect! -Diane Gillingham, Carman, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
3/4 cup onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup hot whole milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef, onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the mushrooms. Cook and stir for 3 minutes; drain. Place the tomato paste in a bowl. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Stir in horseradish, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add to meat mixture. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking pan; set aside. , In the same skillet, saute the peppers in remaining oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and spoon over meat mixture. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain. Mash with milk, cheese and remaining salt. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into potatoes. Spoon over pepper layer. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 20 minutes longer or until meat layer is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts :

SHEPHERD'S CASSEROLE



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

Provided by BrendaM

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 can hunt manwich sloppy joe sandwich sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 1/2 cups seasoned mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onion until meat loses redness.
  • Drain fat.
  • Stir in green beans, Hunt's sauce and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Pour in shallow 10" x 6" x 2" casserole.
  • Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

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.

SHEPHERD'S PIE - A BEEF AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE



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In our household we called this Shepherd's Pie, although I'm not sure that this recipe is truly a "Shepherd's pie" as it is made with ground beef.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
3 cups mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In skillet, brown the ground beef and saute with onion.
  • Drain beef.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and celery salt.
  • Pour mixture into a 1.5 quart (8x10) dish.
  • Spread mashed potatoes over the beef mixture.
  • Sprinkle top with cheese.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.8, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 109.9, Sodium 1026.6, Carbohydrate 36.3, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.3

SHEPHERD'S PIE VI



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This Shepherd's Pie is a layered casserole of beef, carrots, and potato.

Provided by Jacquie

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Shepherd's Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
¾ cup beef broth
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
  • Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 294.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

QUICK AND EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE CASSEROLE RECIPE



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This is one of my "go-to" recipes when I need something quick. With only a few ingredients, it's the perfect weeknight meal.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 can condensed minestrone soup
1 can green beans
4 cups mashed potatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain.
  • Add both cans of condensed soups and green beans; season with salt and pepper. Mix together until all ingredients are combined.
  • Pour ground beef mixture into large 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top ground beef mixture with mashed potatoes (homemade mashed potatoes are the best, but if you are in a hurry, instant potatoes will work fine! If you are in a BIG hurry, I have even thrown frozen tater tots on top and it works great!).
  • Spread cheese on top of potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 349 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, tender meat, and flavorful herbs will make your shepherd's casserole exceptional.
  • Brown the meat before stewing. This adds depth of flavor to the casserole.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to retain their texture and nutrients.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your casserole a more interesting flavor and texture.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make shepherd's casserole, so feel free to add your personal touch.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's casserole is a hearty, comforting meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a shepherd's casserole recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give shepherd's casserole a try.

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