Best 5 Shepherds Pie Skillet Recipes

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Shepherd's pie skillet is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. This dish is made with ground beef, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. It is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is sure to please the whole family. With so many variations of this classic recipe, it can be difficult to decide which one to try. This article will provide you with some of the best shepherd's pie skillet recipes, so you can find the perfect one for your taste.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most-if not all-of the ingredients already on hand. -Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup sour cream
3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 5 minutes., Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil)., Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Freeze option: Prepare beef mixture as directed but do not add sour cream. Freeze cooled meat mixture in a freezer container. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a large skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and proceed as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SHEPHERD'S PIE SKILLET



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Rely on this English classic for a complete meal of meat, potatoes and veggies, all in one dish. It's super easy with Hamburger Helper® and Betty Crocker® potatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
Hot water and milk called for on Hamburger Helper box
1 box Hamburger Helper™ Salisbury
1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes for 6 servings
Water, milk and butter called for on mashed potatoes box for 6 servings
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz)
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain. Stir in hot water, milk, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box) and thawed vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, make potatoes as directed on box for 6 servings. Spoon and gently spread mashed potatoes over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SKILLET SHEPHERDS PIE



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Make and share this Skillet Shepherds Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mary Butterfield

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cooked chicken, and cubed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns, ground fine
4 cups hot mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine all the ingredients except the potatoes over high heat; mix well.
  • Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from the heat and dollop with the potatoes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • You can use prepackaged chicken and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 1252.2, Carbohydrate 60.3, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 27.9

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is a quick and easy version of a classic, and the guys in my family raved about it. I'm posting here for safe keeping. It's based on a recipe from America's Test Kitchen.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups frozen hash brown potatoes (not the cubed type)
4 tablespoons butter, melted (divided)
salt
pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or ground lamb)
1 onion, chopped fine
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup flour
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups frozen peas and carrots

Steps:

  • Move oven rack to the upper-middle position and heat the broiler.
  • Place the frozen hash browns in a large microwavable bowl and separate the shreds. (I pound them lightly with the back of a wooden spoon and they fall apart.) Toss them with 2 tbsp of the melted butter, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Microwave the potatoes, covered, until tender - 7 - 10 minutes on high.
  • Cook ground meat and onion in a large oven safe skillet until it is cooked, about 5 minutes. Drain fat off.
  • Stir thyme and flour into beef/onion mixture and cook about 1 minute. Add broth and Worcestershire sauce and cook about 6 - 8 minutes until thickened.
  • Add peas and carrots to beef mixture and simmer until heated, about a minute, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Scatter the cooked hash browns over the top of the beef mixture and brush with the rest of the butter.
  • Place the skillet unter the broiler and broil 3 - 5 minutes or until the potatoes have golden brown tips.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.4, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 18.2, Cholesterol 146.2, Sodium 836.8, Carbohydrate 91.4, Fiber 9, Sugar 1.5, Protein 45.3

SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE FOR 2



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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

3/4 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1-1/2 cups leftover or refrigerated mashed potatoes, warmed

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.

Tips:

  • If you don't have frozen peas on hand, you can use fresh or thawed peas instead. Just be sure to cook them until they are tender before adding them to the skillet.
  • For a more flavorful shepherd's pie, use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as carrots, celery, and onions.
  • If you are using ground turkey or chicken instead of beef, you may need to add a little bit of extra oil to the skillet before cooking the meat.
  • Be sure to season the filling well with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder, to taste.
  • If you don't have a skillet that is oven-safe, you can transfer the filling to a baking dish before topping it with the mashed potatoes and baking it.
  • To prevent the mashed potatoes from drying out, brush them with a little bit of butter or milk before baking.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. This skillet version is a great way to enjoy all the flavors of shepherd's pie without having to heat up the oven. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty shepherd's pie skillet that is sure to be a favorite meal.

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