Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delectable Taste of Home Shepherd's Pie! This classic dish is a comforting and hearty meal that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its layers of seasoned ground beef, tender vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, it's a dish that combines familiar flavors in a delicious and comforting way. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to make the best Shepherd's Pie that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SKILLET SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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.
BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE
This is the best shepherds pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor.-Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream. Add salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and red pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir garlic salt into meat mixture. Stir in the soup, corn and milk. , Spread meat mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; drizzle with butter. , Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30-35 minutes. For additional browning, place under broiler for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
SIMPLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
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
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 :
SHEPHERD'S PIE
Instead of using a pastry crust, this recipe creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon flavor in the filling is fabulous! Just add a tossed salad or green vegetable and dessert, and you'll have a complete meal that's sure to please your family.-Chris Eschweiler, Dallas, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, cook the bacon, onion and oregano until bacon is crisp. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato sauce, corn and reserved beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the mashed potatoes, eggs, butter, parsley and salt. Spread half of potato mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Top with beef mixture and remaining potato mixture. , Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Brush with butter. Bake 10 minutes longer or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE
We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I've become quite skilled at turning leftovers into second-time-around successes like this. -Linda Howe, Jackman, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the turkey, gravy, carrots, stuffing and corn. Top with potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until edges of potatoes are browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GROUND BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE
This hearty supper-in-one sent by Elaine Williams is ideal for small families. The Surrey, British Columbia cook uses ground beef, frozen veggies and canned gravy to hurry along the down-home dinner.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the gravy, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE
A homey and comforting Shepherd's Pie recipe with a meat and vegetable gravy sauce under a crown of creamy parmesan mashed potatoes.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Medium
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place chopped potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to boil. Cook until potatoes are tender (12-15 minutes), don't overcook potatoes. Drain and mash potatoes in the same pot.
- Add warm cream and 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) then mash until smooth. Lastly, mash in the parmesan cheese and beaten egg.
- Preheat oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and ground beef. Breaking up the beef with a spatula then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper and cook until meat is just cooked through and no longer pink (5 minutes).
- Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes to soften then add minced garlic and stir another minute.
- Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp flour and stir for 1 minute. You'll see a film form on the bottom of your pan.
- Stir in red wine, scraping the bottom to deglaze the pan for a minute. Add beef broth, 1 Tbsp tomato paste, and 1 Tbsp Worcestershire.
- Add 1 1/2 cups of frozen veggies and bring to a light boil. Season with another 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper or add to taste. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook 10 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.
- Transfer meat and veggie mixture to a deep pie dish, or 11x7 or 9x9 casserole dish.
- Scoop mashed potatoes over the top then spread evenly, making sure to seal the potatoes to the edge of the dish so the filling doesn't bubble up.
- Drizzle 2 Tbsp melted butter over the top. Place a sheet of foil under the casserole to catch any drips and bake at 400˚F on the center rack for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes start to turn golden. Cool 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 857 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, tender meat, and flavorful cheese will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't overcook the meat. Overcooked meat will be tough and dry. Cook it just until it is browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good choices include carrots, peas, corn, and green beans.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. If it is too thin, it will not hold its shape when you serve it.
- Top the pie with mashed potatoes or puff pastry. This will help to keep the filling moist and flavorful.
- Bake the pie until it is golden brown and bubbly. The pie is done when the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious shepherd's pie that your family and friends will love.
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