Today we cooked a casserole with beef, vegetables, and mashed potatoes. Mmm, it was so delicious… This dish is prepared with ground lamb according to the classic recipe, but we cook it with ground beef. This is called Shepherd’s Pie (I’m sure you know it). This is a very tender and nourishing dish.
Want to cook it too? Let’s make an easy shepherd’s pie recipe for dinner tonight!
Cooking a shepherd’s pie is very simple. If you have leftover mashed potatoes, you can use them. If you don’t, cook your mashed potatoes – we will tell you how. Believe me, without mashed potatoes, this easy shepherd’s pie recipe wouldn’t be so creamy, beautiful, and delicious.
This recipe doesn’t include tomato sauce and wine, so children will eat it with pleasure. For me, this is a homey dish which can be cooked even on holidays.
We always cook it with the leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving. This is a quick and easy shepherd’s pie recipe.
Don’t be afraid to experiment with spices, herbs, and vegetables. Add beans, celery, other spices, sauces, and herbs to this easy shepherd’s pie recipe.
My parents like to add some tomato sauce to the beef filling instead of Worcestershire sauce. And it’s delicious too.
Preparation tips and tricks for Shepherd’s Pie:
- You can use any favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices for the meat filling.
- You can add grated cheese on the top of the mashed potatoes for an unusual taste.
How do I freeze shepherd’s pie?
Tightly wrap the Shepherd’s Pie in a casserole dish in plastic wrap, then press it to the pie to remove as much air as possible. Frozen Shepherd’s Pie will be most delicious if stored in a freezer for no longer than 3 months.
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie Recipe :
How to Make Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds potatoes;
- 8 tbsp butter;
- 1 onion, chopped;
- 1 ½ cup vegetables (diced carrots, corn, peas);
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef;
- 1/2 cup beef broth;
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce;
- salt, pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with about 1-2 inches of water, add salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Then, drain the water and mash the potatoes with 4 tbsp of butter, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp of butter, add onion and cook for 5-10 minutes or until tender. Add vegetables, simmer until ready. Then, add beef, cook until brown. Add salt, pepper, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Do not allow the beef filling to become dry.
- Spread beef filling on the bottom of the 8x13 casserole dish, then evenly spread the mashed potatoes and flatten with a fork, creating peaks.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 mins until lightly browned.
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FAQ ABOUT SHEPHERD’S PIE
What’s the difference between cottage pie and shepherd’s pie?
The main difference is meat, Cottage pie includes beef, and Shepherd’s pie includes lamb.
What goes with shepherd’s pie?
I like to serve a shepherd’s pie with salads, fresh bread, green vegetables, and sauces.
How do I thicken shepherds pie?
You can add 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour to the beef and veggie mixture before adding the beef broth. You can also reduce the amount of beef broth.
How do I freeze shepherds pie?
Tightly wrap the Shepherd’s Pie in a casserole dish in plastic wrap, then press it to the pie to remove as much air as possible. Frozen Shepherd’s Pie will be most delicious if stored in a freezer for no longer than 3 months.
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