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    Super Shepherd's Pie

    December 14, 2012 by Laureen King 238 Comments

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    Super Shepherd’s Pie is one of my family’s most requested recipes. This ultimate comfort food recipe has a rich tasty gravy, ground beef, veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. via @artandthekitchSuper Shepherd's Pie is one of my family's most requested recipes. This ultimate comfort food recipe has a rich tasty gravy, ground beef, veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. via @artandthekitch
    Super Shepherd's Pie is one of my family's most requested recipes. This ultimate comfort food recipe has a rich tasty gravy, ground beef, veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
    Super Shepherd's Pie
    Super Shepherd's Pie is one of those easy to prepare comfort foods. It is a simple dish with ingredients you usually have on hand. You can also make it ahead of time, then refrigerate until ready to bake. This dish also freezes very well. My secret to making a Shepherd's Pie that is moist and delicious is to add prepared gravy to the mixture. Adding my favourite packaged beef gravy mix adds a terrific boost of flavour and extra sauciness to the filling.
    Super Shepherd's Pie
    I you like top with some grated cheese for an extra savoury flavour.
    super shepherd's pie
    shepherd's pie baked with ground beef, vegetables topped with mashed potatoes.

    Super Shepherd's Pie

    Laureen King
    This ultimate comfort food recipe has a rich tasty gravy, ground beef, veggies topped with fluffy mashed potatoes.
    4.1 from 178 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 408 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ lb lean ground beef
    • 6-7 medium potatoes about 6-7 cups raw, chopped
    • 3 carrots chopped about 2 ½ cups raw, chopped
    • 1 onion chopped about 1 cup
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 1 cup frozen green beans optional
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 1 tbsp tomato paste
    • 1 tsp thyme
    • 6 tbsp butter
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 package beef gravy mix prepared as per instructions
    • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded optional

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and cut potatoes; cook in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes, drain.
    • Add butter, milk and mash; set aside.
    • In large sauté pan add ground beef, salt, pepper and cook until browned. Transfer to casserole dish.
    • Drain off all but about 1 tbsp. fat from sauté pan, add onions, carrots and garlic and cook until tender.
    • Stir in beans, corn and peas. Cook for about 4-5 minutes (I usually add the beans and cook for a few minutes before adding peas and corn as they take a bit longer to cook.
    • In the meantime prepare gravy mix as per package instructions.
    • When gravy has thickened, stir in tomato paste and thyme.
    • Add gravy mix into vegetable mix, then stir in ground beef and pour into 2 quart casserole dish.
    • Top with mashed potato mix, cover and bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
    • (optional) Add shredded cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 1235mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4520IUVitamin C: 31.7mgCalcium: 198mgIron: 8mg
    Keyword Shepherds Pie, Super Shepherds Pie, Cottage Pie
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    Comments

    1. Tisha

      January 03, 2019 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      First time ever making shepherds pie. This was amazing . My family enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        January 07, 2019 at 8:57 am

        Thank you Tisha, so glad your family enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
        • Kat

          October 15, 2020 at 1:11 am

          This is just like my Shepherds Pie, except I use tomato soup. I've been making it for 50 years. Everybody raves about it.

          Reply
          • Laureen King

            October 15, 2020 at 6:16 am

            Hi Kat, tomato soup sounds like a tasty addition!

            Reply
    2. John

      January 07, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      If you STILL think it's correct to make Shepherd's Pie with BEEF and not LAMB then I can only imagine your recipe for Tuna Casserole having crab meat in lieu of tuna and your jam doughnuts containing marmalade instead of jam......!! Such fun in the kitchen for kiddies.. haha !!

      Reply
      • Bmomma89

        July 09, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        5 stars
        John you seem very angry. Perhaps you should save your angry and toxic comments for somewhere more appropriate.

        This recipe was divine! I wouldn't have minded if you want to call it shepards pot pie. Haha..delicious and thank you for sharing it with us!

        Reply
        • John

          October 23, 2020 at 8:31 pm

          Oh Dear, fancy you thinking I’m angry. Not at all. I always enjoy a Shepherd’s Pie, but unlike the many faux cooks around, I always use real lamb. Once my pie is cooked and I’m enjoying the first tasty mouthful I then of that little poem “Mary had a little Lamb”...... and I smile to myself, and think ‘we’ll this one sure ain’t going to be Mary’s’.......!!

          Reply
      • KenO

        October 20, 2020 at 5:04 pm

        Shepherds frequently cooked with beef, without harming any of their own flock. A passing cow was fair game wherever they went!

        Reply
    3. evette

      February 26, 2019 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Used this recipe on a ‘grandmas teaching the boys how to cook’ night. They absolutely loved it!! Each one added their own twist to show off their skills and they’re still discussing ways to make even more yummy. My family considers this a winner!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        February 27, 2019 at 10:15 am

        What an awesome idea to have a "how to cook" night. Thrilled you would have used one of my recipes! Thanks

        Reply
    4. Stacey Armentrout

      March 11, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this ... and although it is not a “CLASSIC” Shepherds Pie as so many were to comment.

      I do know my family enjoyed it emensly, my pocket book was happy.
      My only complaint was no leftovers.

      THANK YOU FOR AN EASY AND DELICIOUS go to recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        March 13, 2019 at 4:20 pm

        Thank you Stacey, great to hear your family enjoyed the recipe.

        Reply
    5. Linda

      April 04, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      My mom was from the depression era and when she made this she always used to cook the ground beef w/onions and when it was thoroughly cooked she drained the fat off and added 1 can of Campbells vegetable soup saved all the prep. They knew life a little cheaper and easier.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 06, 2019 at 9:45 pm

        Our Mom's and Grandma's sure knew how to make great food on a limited budget.

        Reply
    6. Eileen

      April 25, 2019 at 10:37 pm

      Can I make ahead and freeze this recipe?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        April 28, 2019 at 8:48 pm

        For sure Eileen

        Reply
    7. sharyn

      June 13, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      presentation is everything. What mold did you use to make your super shepherd's pie look amazing

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        June 15, 2019 at 3:19 pm

        Hi Sharyn, I used a 3.5 inch food ring. You can buy them on amazon in all kinds of sizes.

        Reply
    8. Karen O

      July 04, 2019 at 10:32 am

      Can’t wait to make this. Question...looks like made in a cast iron skillet. I noticed in directions, to put in casserole. Which one should be used!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        July 08, 2019 at 5:21 pm

        Karen, the photo you see was my stainless steel skillet. I have made it in a dutch oven casserole dish and even just a glass baking dish and it tastes wonderful in what ever pan you choose.

        Reply
    9. Pam

      November 15, 2019 at 9:05 am

      I am trying this recipe tonight.Its similar to how I make mine but I cheat and used canned vegetable soup the way my mom made it when I was growing up.I cook for independant seniors and like to give them better options for nutrition.This looks delish Laureen.

      Reply
    10. Alexis

      December 12, 2019 at 6:18 am

      I love shepherds pie!! I’m making this tonight!!! I hate the taste of lamb so I love recipes that use beef so maybe we should call it cowherds pie or possibly cattle pie for the peanut gallery who’s oh so technical about their food name stipulations .. thank you!!!

      Reply
    11. Bonnie Duff

      April 26, 2020 at 5:56 pm

      This is really good. The only think I would suggest is to microwave the carrots for a few minutes. Otherwise it is perfect. Thanks

      Reply
    12. Shay

      January 06, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Hi, what kind of beef gravy mix do you suggest?

      Thank you! Trying tonight
      Sharon

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        January 06, 2021 at 3:00 pm

        My preference is McCormick Gourmet packaged Roast Gravy, but have also used Club House brown gravy mix. Mix either as per package instructions.

        Reply
      • John

        January 06, 2021 at 10:04 pm

        If you want real flavour forget all the PACKET mixes....use beef stock...or even chicken stock !

        Reply
    13. Jennifer

      March 18, 2021 at 8:33 pm

      Loved it!

      Reply
    14. Anita Evans

      June 02, 2022 at 11:35 am

      This is the best Shepherd's Pie I have ever made. I use frozen vegetables (two pkg) instead of fresh vegetables. The gravy sauce is what makes it so delicious.

      Reply
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