shepherds pie recipe

Shepherd's pie is traditionally made with a ground-lamb filling, but we make ours with ground beef. The sauce is really simple and flavorful, but the best part is the insanely fluffy mashed potato topping. The whole dish is pretty much the definition of comfort food.

Shepherd's Pie

potatoes,

Kosher salt

tbsp. butter

c. milk

sour cream

black pepper

olive oil

onion,

carrots,

garlic,

thyme

beef

c. frozen peas

corn

tbsp. all-purpose flour

chicken broth

tbsp. parsley,

I like them as smooth as possible—no skin please!

Do you like mashed potatoes with our without skin?

Bulletproof! I’m a rookie in the kitchen, and this has been a hit every time I’ve made it! I added a beef bouillon cube to the beef mixture to kick it up with some thyme, and I added some green onions and cheddar on top of the mash to spice it up a bit. To each their own but this a great foundation to follow! Thanks!

Actually, if you use ground beef instead of lamb it's called Cottage Pie.
I've always used ground beef. I added Worcestershire sauce because it adds a great flavor. Also used frozen peas and carrots. Since this is a recipe using beef I used beef stock not chicken, also added a little Knott beef bouillon for the extra richness. 
It was very tasty. We probably have Cottage Pie once every few months.

I used vegan beef and added soya cheese on top still 10/10 though.

Great recipe.  A little bit of history, if you make it with Lamb it’s called Shepherd’s Pie and if using beef, it’s called Cottage Pie.

mix butter and milk seprately then add potatos.

We thought this was very good, but I do agree with others that it could use a little more flavor. I followed the recipe to the T, and might consider the following next time ... Add a T of worcestershire sauce, replace chicken broth with beef broth and perhaps use a full C, as opposed to 2/3 -- the liquid didn't make much gravy in my dish. That's it. It was nearly perfect!

I would definitely omit the thyme.  1 tsp. Overwhelming.  Otherwise would have been good. I think the Worcestershire makes sense.

we usually just use instant potatoes, beef mixed with corn and cheese for on top of the potatoes. It is still really good.

This was really good - easy to follow instructions. The fam loved it! I did add a few dashes of worchestershire and a glug of red wine to the broth mixture.

Amazing recipe!! I agree it was a bit bland on its own but I spiced up the potatoes with garlic powder and added some tomato paste and worcestershire sauce and it was perfect!! Will make again!

Delicious!  Added garlic powder when cooking beef, a dollop of tomato paste and a splash of Worcestershire and sprinkled a little shredded cheese on top.

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This classic shepherd's pie is the most comforting dinner on the planet. It's an easy, hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.

Shepherd's Pie Is The Definition Of Comfort Food

The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie - AKA Shepards Pie or Cottage Pie. Ground Beef (or lamb) with vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes and baked.

Best Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

onion

90% beef

parsley leaves

rosemary leaves

thyme leaves

salt

Worcestershire sauce

garlic

all purpose flour

tomato paste

beef broth

mixed peas & carrots*

corn kernels

potatoes

unsalted butter (-1 stick)

half & half

garlic powder

parmesan cheese

Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions.  Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon.  Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and and pepper.  Stir well.  Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.

Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic.  Stir to combine.  Cook for 1 minute.

Add the flour and tomato paste.  Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.

Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn.  Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to simmer.  Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Set the meat mixture aside.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Make the Meat Filling.

Place the potatoes in a large pot.  Cover the potatoes with water.  Bring the water to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer.  Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.

Drain the potatoes in a colander.  Return the potatoes to the hot pot.  Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.

Add butter, half &amp; half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.  Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.

Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes.  Stir until well combined.

Make the potato topping.

Pour the meat mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish.  Spread it out into an even layer.  Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat.  Carefully spread into an even layer.

If the baking dish looks very full, place it on a rimmed baking sheet so that the filling doesn’t bubble over into your oven.  Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.  Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Assemble the casserole.

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The Best Classic Shepherd's Pie Recipe with meat and vegetable gravy and cheesy mashed potatoes.

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

This Easy Shepherd&#039;s Pie Recipe is the ultimate Irish comfort food. Shepherd&#039;s Pie (or Cottage Pie) with hearty  beef &amp; fluffy mashed potatoes this pie will become a family favorite.

Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe

beef ((I prefer to use 80/20))

tsp parsley flakes

tsp black pepper

garlic ((minced))

all-purpose flour

ketchup

mixed peas and carrots

potatoes potatoes

unsalted butter

½ tsp ground black pepper

paprika

cheddar cheese ((grated))

Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees and coat a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray. Then set aside.

Saute Onions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat add in olive oil. Once the oil is hot add the onions and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook Ground Beef

Add the ground beef, parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6-8 minutes and break apart the ground beef with meat chopper or spoon. Stir occasionally until meat is completely browned.

Saute Garlic

Add in garlic and cook for an addition 1 minute.

Add Liquid

Add the Worcestershire sauce, flour and ketchup to the ground beef mixture. Stir until fully incorporated and cook for 1 minute.

Cook Vegetables

Add the beef broth, frozen peas and carrots and frozen corn kernels. Cook until the beef broth begins to boil. Then, reduce heat and let simmer for 4-5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Place In Baking Dish

In the prepared baking dish spread out the ground beef filling. Make sure to spread it out into an even layer.

How To Make The Ground Beef Filling

Potatoes

Peel and cut potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring the water to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cook the potatoes until the can be smashed with a fork. Cook time will be 10-15 minutes.

Drain Potatoes

Drain the potatoes and add them to your KitchenAid mixer. I you don’t have a mixer a hand mixer or potato smasher will work fine.

Add Butter

Then, cut the butter stick into 1 tablespoon pieces and spread them evenly on top of the potatoes

Add Spices

Next, add the half &amp; half, garlic powder, salt and black pepper and mix until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.

Add Potatoes To Casserole

Scoop the potatoes on top of the ground beef filling. Carefully spread them into a even layer.

Add Paprika and Cheese

Sprinkle the paprika over the potatoes evenly. Then, add the cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes.

Bake

Place the in the oven and bake at 400 degrees.  Place a baking sheet on the shelf under the pie. I have found that this recipe will sometimes boil over and the baking sheet will save your oven. Cook for 25-30 minutes.

Serve

Then, let cool for 10 minutes before serving and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!

How To Make The Cheesy Potato Topping

Give this classic dish a makeover with a touch of spice. We've kept it mild, but you can boost the heat with added curry powder or fresh chilli, if you like

Lamb keema shepherd's pie

tbsp rapeseed oil, plus extra for drizzling

onions, chopped

lamb mince

ginger,

garlic cloves, crushed

cinnamon

turmeric

tbsp curry powder

tomato purée

lamb stock cubeor beef stock cube

sugar

sweet potatoes,

mature cheddar, grated

frozen peas

poppadums(optional)

green chilli, thinly sliced (optional)

Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onions until soft and starting to brown, about 8-10 mins. Push to one side of the pan and add the lamb. Leave the meat alone until the underside is browning, then break it down with the back of a spoon. Leave to brown for a few mins more, then stir in the ginger, garlic, spices and tomato purée. Stir for a few mins until the mixture is sticky and aromatic.&nbsp;Add 600ml water, the stock cube and&nbsp;the sugar.

Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat and cook for 45 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking. The sauce should be thick but if it reduces too quickly, add a splash of water or cover with a lid.

Put the sweet potatoes and potatoes in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins until tender. Drain and leave to steam dry for 10 mins.

Mash the potatoes with the cheese and some seasoning. Tip the mince into a baking dish about 20 x 35cm and 10cm deep. Stir in the peas. Cover with the mash, making dips and peaks with the back of your spoon, or pipe the mash on for a neater finish. Crush the poppadums in your hands and scatter over the mash, then drizzle over a little oil. You can now chill for up to two days or freeze for two months. If cooking straightaway, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

Bake for 45 mins until golden and bubbling around the edges. Leave to cool for 5 mins, then serve&nbsp;with the green chilli scattered over, if you like.

This is an easy, classic Shepherd&#x27;s pie recipe is made from a creamy mashed potato crust and ground lamb and veggie filling, simmered into a delicious sauce. It&#x27;s hearty, filling and delicious!

Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

milk

butter

salt and pepper (to taste)

avocado oil or olive oil

carrots

celery (diced)

lamb beef

pepper

Worcestershire sauce (see notes above)

rosemary (finely chopped)

thyme (finely chopped)

peas

Boil Potatoes

Place the potatoes in a pot on the stove and cover with cold water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.

Mash Potatoes

Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Add the milk, butter, salt and pepper and mash until creamy.

Preheat

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit (200 celsius).

In a large oven-safe saute pan, heat the oil on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute. Then add the diced carrots, diced celery, and lamb. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the meat is browned. Use your spatula to break up the meat while cooking.

Drain the fat from the pan and add the broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Add the frozen peas and stir together. Turn off the stove and use the back of your spatula to flatten the meat mixture into a single layer.

Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and use a spoon or spatula to spread it flat to the edges. If desired, create texture in the potato topping with a spoon or fork.

Bake the Shepherd&#x27;s pie until slightly golden, about 25-30 minutes. You can broil the top for 1-2 minutes as well.

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food recipe that's healthy, hearty and filling. The bottom layer is a simple a mix of ground lamb and vegetables, simmered into a delicious savory sauce. Then, it's topped with fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes that form a golden crust. It's an easy, cozy meal the whole family will love!

My version of shepherd's pie is easy to make and gluten-free. You could also make this recipe paleo, Whole30, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb and keto friendly - and all those variations are listed on the full shepherd's pie recipe blog post below. Enjoy!

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SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE | how to make shepherd's pie easy + healthy

This lightened up Shepherd's Pie recipe, filled with lean ground beef, veggies, and topped with yukon gold mashed potatoes would be perfect for all you meat and potato lovers out there!

Shepherd's Pie, Lightened Up

1-1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled, diced)

tbsp reduced fat sour cream

salt and pepper

95% beef

tsp oil

celery (chopped)

garlic (diced)

oz mushrooms (diced)

oz frozen mixed vegetables

tbsp flour (or use GF flour)

tsp rosemary leaves

kosher salt and pepper

Boil potatoes in a medium pot of salted water until cooked and soft.

Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, set aside.

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a large saute pan brown meat over medium high heat, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.

When cooked, set aside on a plate.

Add the oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms and celery and sauté on medium heat about 6 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Add the flour, frozen vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, cooked meat and mix well. Simmer on low about 8-10 minutes.

Spread the meat on the bottom of casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, then place under the broiler 1 to 2 minutes until the potatoes turn golden.

Remove from oven and let it cool 5 minutes before serving.

This lightened up Shepherd's Pie recipe (technically it's called a Cottage Pie) is filled with lean ground beef, veggies, and topped with yukon gold mashed potatoes, YUM!
 
5 Freestyle Points 275 Calories
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Simple and delicious, your family will love this shepherd’s pie. It’s a baked dish, complete with layers of flavorful ground beef, vegetables, and home-style mashed potatoes.

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