When it comes to comfort food, Shepherd's Pie II is a classic dish that never fails to satisfy. This traditional recipe is a hearty and flavorful combination of minced lamb or beef, tender vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. Whether you're looking for a cozy meal on a chilly night or a dish to impress your family and friends, Shepherd's Pie II is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Its rich flavors and easy preparation make it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced cooks alike. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate Shepherd's Pie II!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
VEGETARIAN SHEPHERD'S PIE II
This was our first vegetarian recipe and has withstood the test of time, now one of our staple recipes.
Provided by souliere
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine 1 1/4 cups broth, yeast extract, lentils and barley. Simmer for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine remaining 3/4 cup broth, carrot, onion and walnuts; cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, 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.
- Combine flour and water and stir into carrot mixture; simmer until thickened. Combine carrot mixture with lentil mixture and season with salt and pepper. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Spoon mashed potatoes over lentil mixture.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 147.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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 TWICE-BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY
This hearty meat and potato dish can be made using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Traditionally made with ground lamb or beef, our version of Shepherd's, or Cottage Pie includes an 85/15 ground beef blend, canned carrots and peas; is served in a baked potato, and topped with creamy cheddar mashed potatoes. Whatever you call it, it's sure to remain as a classic comfort food.
Provided by Tikeyah Whittle
Categories Dinner
Time 1h18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Set one rack at the top and one rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the potatoes on the baking sheet. Poke a few times on each side with a fork, then brush all over with olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Bake the potatoes on the center rack of the oven for 45-50 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife. Remove from oven and let sit until cool enough to handle. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
- While potatoes are cooking, make the beef filling: Heat the olive oil in a large, high-walled skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
- Push the onion mixture to the edges of the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef to the center of the pan and break up with a spatula. Let the meat brown, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes, then season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper and stir to incorporate.
- When the beef is mostly cooked through but still slightly pink, add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine, continuing to break up the beef with the spatula.
- Add the beef stock, carrots, and peas. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 3-5 minutes, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of pepper, plus more to taste. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise. Being careful not to tear the skin, scoop out most of the flesh and transfer to a large bowl. Set the potato skins aside.
- Add the melted butter, heavy cream, remaining teaspoon of salt, and the pepper to the bowl with the potato flesh. With an electric hand mixer, mix on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to high and mix until potatoes are light and fluffy. Add the cheddar cheese and mix on low speed until just incorporated.
- Scoop about ¼ cup (60 G) of the beef filling into each potato skin. Top with about ¼ cup of the mashed potatoes. Spread the potatoes over the beef filling so it's almost entirely covered. Using a fork, create ridges in the potatoes by dragging the fork from top to bottom.
- Bake the potatoes on the center rack for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese in the potatoes starts melt and you hear sizzling coming from the potatoes when you open the oven door.
- Transfer the potatoes to the top rack and broil on high for 1-2 minutes, until the edges are brown and crispy, keeping a close eye to ensure they do not burn.
- Top the potatoes with the chives and serve warm
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 917 calories, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 11 grams
SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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
SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE FOR 2
Leftover mashed potatoes? Add them to a few pantry staples and you'll have warm comfort food in no time! -Sharon Tipton, Orlando, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In an ovenproof skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water and taco seasoning; heat through. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. , Combine potatoes and remaining cheese; spread over beef. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Fat 45g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 206mg cholesterol, Sodium 1780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 51g protein.
ROUND 2 RECIPE - SHEPHERDS PIE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the potatoes, reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are cooked through and tender. Drain, return to pot and mash with a potato masher.
- In a small pot over low heat, add the butter and milk and heat until hot. Mix the butter and milk mixture to the mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. (For very creamy potatoes use a hand mixer to incorporate the milk and butter mixture. Only mix for about 45 seconds to prevent potatoes from getting gummy.) Set aside.
- Evenly divide the beef stew into 4 (11-ounce) ramekins. Top with the mashed potatoes and bake until the stew is bubbling and potatoes are slightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker combine the celery, carrots, potatoes, onions, thyme and beef. In a large bowl, stir together all the remaining ingredients and pour over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with Beer Biscuits.
- Beer Biscuits:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients with a whisk until just combined. Using 2 spoons divide dough into 4 even mounds and put on a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- All-Purpose Baking Mix:
- In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in the shortening with a pastry knife or fork until the mixture is well blended. Use in recipes that call for Bisquick or all-purpose mix.
SHEPHERD'S PIE II
I prefer stew meat instead of ground beef, but either could be used. Frozen mixed vegetables can reduce preparation time. I usually make extra mashed potatoes for a meal the day before and save them for this.
Provided by George Reinier
Categories Meat
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Brown meat over medium high heat. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds (if vegetables to be used cook quickly, add onion with garlic and saute until tender). Add broth and spices to meat and simmer covered for 30 min.
- Chop veggies.
- Add onions and veggies (peas, carrots, green beans, celery, corn, your choice), simmer until tender.
- You may have to add vegetables at different times so that they are all done at the same time depending on the vegetables chosen.
- Mix 1/2 cup water and gravy mix in bowl.
- Add to mixture and simmer 5 min.
- Mix chives and taters.
- Place meat mixture in bottom of 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Top with taters.
- Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 375: for 10 min.
- Note: This can be cooked in one dish if you use a cast iron chicken fryer or Dutch oven.
- Also tastes good with elk meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1794.9, Fat 52.5, SaturatedFat 27.2, Cholesterol 398.4, Sodium 5458.2, Carbohydrate 183.3, Fiber 17, Sugar 21.8, Protein 148.2
SHEPHERD'S PIE 2
Steps:
- Coat a wide pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat. Sprinkle the lamb with salt and toss with the flour.
- Add the lamb to the pan and brown well on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pan and reserve. Ditch the oil in the pan and add a splash new olive oil. Add the carrots, celery and leeks to the same pan. Season the mixture with salt and cook, stirring frequently until the vegetables are soft and very aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the tomato paste and cook until the tomato paste starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the beer and cook until it reduces by half. Return the lamb to the pan. Add enough stock to just cover the surface of the lamb. Taste and season with salt if needed. Toss in the bay leaves and thyme bundle. Bring the stock to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Partially cover and simmer until the lamb is tender, about 1 hour. When the stock level reduces, replace with more to keep the meat submerged.
- Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover by 1 inch with tap water. Season the water with salt and bring the water to a boil. Boil the potatoes until they are fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the water from the potatoes and pass them while they are still hot through a food mill. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream to a boil. Beat the cold butter and hot cream into the pureed potatoes. Taste and season with salt if needed. The potatoes should be creamy and very flavorful.
- Remove the lid from the lamb and add the peas. Simmer for 15 minutes more to allow the stock level to reduce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. When done, the lamb mixture should be thick and stew-like. Remove the bay leaves and thyme bundle and discard.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Transfer the lamb to a wide, flat flameproof baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the lamb mixture in an even layer. Place the baking dish under the preheated broiler. Broil until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef: The meat is the star of the show in shepherd's pie, so it's important to use the best quality ground beef you can find. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Cook the beef thoroughly: Make sure the beef is cooked through before adding it to the pie filling. This will help prevent foodborne illness.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables in the pie filling should be tender but still have a little bit of bite to them. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and flavorless.
- Use a good quality gravy: The gravy is what brings all the flavors of the pie together. Use a gravy that is made with real beef broth and has a rich, savory flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make shepherd's pie. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a recipe that you love.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and hearty shepherd's pie on the table in no time.
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