As the days grow shorter and the weather turns colder, there's nothing quite like a hearty and comforting shepherd's pie to warm you up. This classic dish is typically made with minced lamb, vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping, but it can be easily adapted to use seasonal winter vegetables. In this guide, we'll share some of the best shepherd's pie recipes that are sure to become your new favorites.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WINTER VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
We seem to eat for comfort during the holidays...but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish more healthy, I came up with this lovely take: turkey shepherd's pie. It's perfect for putting out on your holiday buffet table. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place first 4 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain vegetables, reserving broth. Mash vegetables until smooth, stirring in 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., In 2 batches, cook turkey and onion in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until turkey is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking turkey into crumbles. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute mushrooms until tender, 7-9 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine, thyme and the remaining salt and pepper; bring to a boil, stirring to remove browned bits from pan. Cook until liquid is evaporated. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened. Stir in peas and turkey mixture; heat through., Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-quart baking dish. Spread with mashed vegetables. Bake, uncovered, until filling is bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WINTER-VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 3-quart deep casserole. Set aside.
- Toss the parsnips, carrots, beets, rutabaga, pearl onions, and garlic together in a large bowl. Add the chard, tarragon, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/4 cup of the melted butter. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole and add the chicken broth. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until all of the vegetables are tender. Remove the casserole from the oven and remove the foil. Do not turn the oven off.
- Cover the vegetables with the mashed potatoes. Brush the top with the remaining two tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. Return to the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and crusty. Serve hot.
- Coat the whole head or individual cloves with olive oil, wrap the garlic in aluminum foil, and roast it in a pan in a preheated 325-degree oven for about 1 hour, or until the flesh is very soft when pierced with a knife.
VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h6m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Cover the potatoes with water in a pot; season with salt, cover and boil until the potatoes are fork-tender, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stovetop casserole dish or shallow enamel pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, turnips and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables brown, 8 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid from the potatoes to the casserole dish. Lower the heat and scrape up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Tie the parsley stems with twine and add to the casserole. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 8 minutes. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons butter and the chopped veggie burgers and warm through, 5 minutes. Remove the parsley stems and stir in the chopped parsley. Keep warm.
- Drain the potatoes and mash with the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and the milk; season with salt and pepper and spoon over the casserole. Sprinkle with parmesan, if desired. Broil until golden brown, 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 558, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 42 milligrams, Sodium 656 milligrams, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams
VEGETABLE SHEPHERD'S PIE
A delicious and savory meatless meal that sticks to your ribs!
Provided by Sparkles
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Vegetarian Pie
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water until tender. Drain and mash.
- While potatoes are cooking, steam or boil carrots and mixed vegetables until near tender. Drain and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, cook garlic powder, basil and parsley in butter or margarine for about 20 seconds (or microwave for 10 seconds). Stir into mashed potatoes along with salt and pepper. Gradually beat in enough milk to make potatoes light and fluffy, add a little more milk if necessary. Set aside
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion in oil until tender but not brown. Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, soy sauce, sugar and vegetable/carrot mixture. Heat through until bubbly.
- Transfer vegetable mixture to a 8x8x2 inch baking dish. Drop mashed potatoes in mounds over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered at 375 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 686.2 calories, Carbohydrate 119.6 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 21.5 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 932.8 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
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
WINTER VEGETABLE PIE
One portion of this delicious vegetarian shepherd's pie contains all 5 of your recommended 5-a-day intake
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a flameproof dish over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 10 mins until softened, then stir in the flour and cook for a further 2 mins. Add the carrots, cauliflower, garlic and rosemary, and cook for 5 mins, stirring regularly, until they begin to soften.
- Tip the tomatoes into the vegetables along with a can full of water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins, then remove the lid and cook for 10-15 mins more, until the sauce has thickened and the vegetables are cooked. Season, stir in the peas and cook for 1 min more.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain, then place back in the saucepan and mash. Stir through enough milk to reach a fairly soft consistency, then add the remaining olive oil and season.
- Heat the grill. Spoon the hot vegetable mix into a pie dish, top with the mash and drag a fork lightly over the surface. Place under the grill for a few mins until the top is crisp golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables. A variety of vegetables can be used in a shepherd's pie, but some are more traditional than others. Classic choices include carrots, peas, and corn, but you can also use parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, or any other root vegetables. Just be sure to cut them into small pieces so they cook evenly.
- Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to shepherd's pie. If you have them on hand, use fresh thyme, rosemary, or sage. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less since they are more concentrated.
- Don't overcook the meat. The meat in shepherd's pie should be cooked until it is tender, but not overcooked. Otherwise, it will be dry and tough. Cook the meat over medium heat and stir it frequently so that it cooks evenly.
- Make sure the filling is thick enough. The filling for shepherd's pie should be thick enough to hold its shape when you scoop it out of the pot. If the filling is too thin, it will be runny and difficult to eat. If the filling is too thick, it will be dry and crumbly. Add more liquid or breadcrumbs as needed to achieve the right consistency.
- Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is an important part of shepherd's pie. It adds flavor, richness, and a golden brown crust. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan.
- Don't skimp on the mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes are the topping for shepherd's pie, and they are just as important as the filling. Use good quality potatoes, and mash them until they are smooth and creamy. You can also add butter, milk, or cream to the mashed potatoes to make them even richer.
Conclusion:
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is hearty, filling, and delicious. With a few simple tips, you can make a shepherd's pie that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy meal, give shepherd's pie a try.
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