Best 4 Shortcut Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. However, it can be time-consuming to make, especially if you are starting from scratch. That's where this recipe for shortcut shepherd's pie comes in. This recipe uses ready-made mashed potatoes and frozen vegetables, so it can be on the table in under an hour. Plus, it's just as delicious as the traditional version. So if you're looking for an easy and delicious way to enjoy shepherd's pie, then this is the recipe for you.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

SHORTCUT SHEPHERD'S PIE



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By adding a can of soup to this recipe makes it so quick & simple - an ideal recipe for after work or when you're in a hurry. I also add extra vegetables.

Provided by Marli

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 48m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb beef or 1 lb ground lamb
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup tomato ketchup
1 can condensed vegetable beef soup
2 cups cooked mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Heat a large saucepan and saute the onion in oil until transparent.
  • Add the mince and brown.
  • Stir in the flour to coat the mince.
  • Add the ketcup and the soup.
  • Season to taste.
  • Transfer the mince mixture to a pie dish and top with the mashed potato.
  • Dot with tiny pieces of butter.
  • Bake at 190c for 30 minutes or until the mashed potato is slightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1042.6, Fat 91.5, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 1271, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 10.3, Protein 16.2

SHORTCUT SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This isn't the traditional Shepherd's Pie with lamb, but a quick and easy version my family loves.

Provided by STP

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

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a little of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until brown over medium-high heat. Drain fat from pan. Stir in mushrooms, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, celery soup, and salt and pepper; heat through. Pour into prepared baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and dot with butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and beef and vegetable mixture is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1063.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SHORTCUT SHEPHERD'S PIE



Shortcut Shepherd's Pie image

This isn't the traditional Shepherd's Pie with lamb, but a quick and easy version my family loves.

Provided by STP

Categories     Shepherd's Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound lean ground beef
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a little of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until brown over medium-high heat. Drain fat from pan. Stir in mushrooms, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, celery soup, and salt and pepper; heat through. Pour into prepared baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and dot with butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and beef and vegetable mixture is hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1063.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Key Recipe Ingredients for Shortcut Shepherd's’s pie

  • Meat:
  • 1.5 pounds ground chuck
  • Gravy Mixer:
  • 2 (1.25 ounces) packets brown gravy mix
  • Vegetables:
  • 1.5 teaspoons minced, dired onions
  • 13 ounces diced tomatoes and green peppers, undrained
  • Sauce Mixer:
  • 1 can condensed cream of celery sup
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • Crust:
  • 1 package (1.7 ounces) mashed-potato flakes
  • 1/2 cup butter or stick butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup milk

Preparation Instructions:

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; remove from heat and set sit.
  2. Stir brown gravy mix, minced onions, diced tomatoes, green peppers in a small bowl till combined; set sit.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix condensed cream of celery sup, evaporated milk; set sit.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix mashed-potato flakes, butter, and milk until well blended.
  5. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 9x13-inch p. Turn the meat mixture into prepared dish; then carefully spoon the condensed cream mixture over the meat & sprinkle cheese over all.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Here, is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shortcut version uses a simple gravy mix and cream of celery sup instead of the traditional homemade gravy, and mashed-potato flakes to speed up the preparation time. It has a slightly tangy taste with soft, decadent texture. The overall taste of this dish is awesome.

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