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    The Life Jolie » Main/Entree » Reader Request: Shepherd's Pie

    Reader Request: Shepherd's Pie

    Published: Feb 18, 2019 · Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    This is the best Shepherd's Pie recipe! It's so easy to make and comes together pretty quickly as well. It's a super simple mix of beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes that is sure to please the whole family!

    This easy Shepherd’s Pie makes a cozy and delicious dinner that’s ready in around 30 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dinner!

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    Shepherd’s Pie

    I’m sad to say, I didn't grow up eating a Shepherd's Pie. But it's the flavors of the savory meat, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes that bring me to that cozy, happy place of the stick-to-your-bones food we ate when I was a kid.

    I love that this easy Shepherds Pie recipe only takes around forty minutes (with at least half of that as down time while it bakes). I went out of my way to make sure there was the right ratio of filling to potatoes. I’ve come across a lot of other Shepherd’s Pie recipes that were super heavy on the potatoes, and it was always a little much for me. This makes a cozy and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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    Tips for making this Shepherd’s Pie recipe

    • I used a frozen veggie mix of corn, carrots, peas, green beans and lima beans, but you could always used whatever frozen veggies you prefer.
    • This recipe makes a smaller pan, around 8x8 or 9x9. If you need more you can always double the recipe for a 9x13 pan.
    • I use the tips of a fork to rough up the potatoes a tad before topping with paprika and baking. It helps form a nice crust.

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    Frequently asked questions about making this Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

    • Can you prepare Shepherd’s Pie in advance? Yes- I’d prepare everything up until baking and then bake before serving. You may need to bake it a little longer since you’ll want to refrigerate it if you’re assembling in advance.
    • Can I reheat Shepherd’s Pie? Yes- I reheat this in the microwave.
    • How long does Shepherd’s Pie last? 3-4 days covered in the refrigerator.
    • Is Shepherd’s Pie traditionally made with lamb? Yes- one might also call this cottage pie as traditional Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. But I tried to keep it as simple as possible with ingredients that we usually have in our pantries, refrigerators and freezers.
    • What if I don’t cook with alcohol? No problem, just replace the wine with additional beef broth.

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    Make it a meal!

    A few great recipes to round out and complete this meal would be:

    • Easy Garlic Green Beans
    • Summer Bounty Strawberry Salad
    • Grandma's Best Banana Cake
    • Quick and Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake

    easy shepherd's pie

    Helpful tools:

    1. Large saute pan
    2. Wooden spoon
    3. Chef's knife
    4. Cutting board
    5. Measuring cups
    6. Measuring spoons
    7. 9" x 9" baking pan

    Video Tutorial for making Shepherd's Pie

    This is the best Shepherd's Pie recipe! It's so easy to make and comes together pretty quickly as well. It's a super simple mix of beef, vegetables and mashed potatoes that is sure to please the whole family!

    Shepherd's Pie

    Jessy Freimann
    This easy Shepherd’s Pie makes a cozy and delicious dinner that’s ready in around 30 minutes making it the perfect weeknight dinner!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Irish
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. of ground beef
    • 1 onion diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic minced
    • 1 ½ cups of frozen mixed vegetables
    • 3 Tbsp. corn starch
    • ½ cup dry red wine
    • 1 14 ounce can of beef broth
    • 1 tsp. of salt
    • ¼ tsp. of pepper
    • ¼ tsp. of Herbes de Provence
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

    For the Mashed Potatoes:

    • 5 cups of diced potatoes peeled and boiled until fork tender
    • 4 Tbsp. of butter
    • 1 tsp. of salt
    • ¼ tsp. of pepper
    • ¾ tsp. of garlic powder
    • ¼ cup of milk
    • Paprika

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brown beef over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Once it's brown, drain the oil and set the meat aside.
    • Add onion, garlic and mixed vegetables to the pan. Saute for 10 minutes and then sprinkle with cornstarch and mix it well.
    • Add wine, broth, salt, pepper, Herbes de Provence and Worcestershire Sauce and your meat and cook over medium high heat for 10 minutes or until the sauce reduces and thickens a bit. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
    • While the beef simmers, mix up all mashed potato ingredients (except for the Paprika) until well combined and not lumpy.
    • If your skillet isn't oven safe transfer the meat mixture to a pan that is. 
    • Carefully cover the beef with a layer of mashed potatoes. Used a fork to rough up the top a bit and sprinkle lightly with paprika (hold it high so that it distributes evenly). 
    • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve immediately.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    If you tried this recipe please comment and rate it 🙂 I love hearing your feedback and answering your questions! And if you make this please tag me on Instagram with @thelifejolie so I can share it <3

    Try some other dinners using ground beef:

    • Ground Beef Baked Oven Tacos
    • Easy Instant Pot Chili
    • Classic Hamburger Stew

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    1. Gaye @CalmHealthySexy says

      March 29, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Hi Jessy - This looks delicious. Shepherd's Pie is one of my oldest son's favorite meals. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let's Get Real party.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        March 30, 2016 at 1:15 pm

        Thank you Gaye- I hope you and he enjoy it!
        Reply
    2. Karen says

      March 29, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      Thanks so much for sharing this with the Let’s Get Real party.
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        March 30, 2016 at 1:13 pm

        :)
        Reply
    3. Toni says

      February 21, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      It looks really amazing! Can't wait to try it!
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        February 23, 2019 at 11:44 am

        Thank Toni!
        Reply
    4. MK says

      October 17, 2020 at 2:54 pm

      What size can of beef broth?
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        October 27, 2020 at 10:50 pm

        Sorry, I missed that- it's a 14 ounce can and I just updated the post- thanks for pointing that out!
        Reply

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