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Ground beef or lamb with veggies in a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked to perfection, youโre going to love this Easy Shepherdโs Pie! Itโs the perfect all in one meal.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Classic shepherdโs pie actually calls for ground lamb, so if you use ground beef, youโd actually be making cottage pie since cottage pie uses ground beef. If you think about it, the name makes sense because lamb is sheep and a shepherd is a person who tends to the sheep, hence the name.
For this recipe, you can make it with either ground beef or ground lamb. Ground beef is widely available making this a quick and easy weeknight meal, but if itโs for a special occasion, Iโd recommend using ground lamb.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Ingredientsย
If youโre using ground beef, youโll be using simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. Hereโs what youโll need to make this easy shepherdโs pie:
- Ground meat– As stated above, you can either use ground beef or ground meat. For a healthier alternative, you could also use ground turkey.ย
- Flour– You can use flour of any kind or buckwheat for a gluten free option.ย
- Veggies– Youโll need peas, corn, and carrots for this recipe. I used canned veggies. If you use fresh, you will need to cook the carrots until they are soft before continuing the recipe.
- Mashed potatoes– I used instant mashed potatoes to make this recipe quicker, but you could make homemade mashed potatoes as well. Let the mashed potatoes cool to room temperature before using.ย
- Onion– Use whatever onion you prefer, but be sure to finely dice it.ย
- Beef broth– Youโll use beef broth to make the gravy. If you donโt have any, you can mix 6 bullion cubes with 6 cups of water to make your own.ย
- Spices– To season your shepherdโs pie, youโll want to use sea salt and ground pepper.ย
- Parsley– Garnish your pie with fresh parsley if you choose.ย
How to Make Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie
The best part about this homemade shepherdโs pie is that it is so easy to make, but comes out hearty and filling. Follow the steps below for a delicious dinner.
- First, preheat your oven to 400?. Grease a 9×13 casserole dish and set it to the side.ย
- Grab a skillet and cook your ground meat over medium heat for about 10-minutes or until it is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.ย
- Once your ground meat is cooked, sprinkle it with 2 tablespoons of flour and stir.
- Cook your diced onion for about 5-minutes. Then, add the can of peas, carrots, corn, and beef broth.
- Bring your ingredients to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 10-minutes.ย
- Evenly pour your ground meat mixture into your prepared 9×13 casserole dish.ย
- Next, scoop the mashed potatoes on top and spread them across the beef evenly.ย
- Bake the pie in the oven for 30-minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Easy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Tips and Tricksย
- Flour helps to absorb the grease from the ground meat, and it helps thicken the gravy. You could opt to just drain your meat instead.ย
- You could use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe. Just be sure to set them on the counter so they come to room temperature.ย
- Top with shredded cheese for a cheesy twist.ย
Storing Leftover Shepherd’s Pie With Ground Beef
If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-days. You can also wrap it in plastic wrap and foil and store it in the freezer for up to 2-months. Reheat the pie in the oven at 350? for 20-30 minutes or until warm.ย
What To Serve With Shepherdโs Pie
Shepherdโs pie has all the main food groups whipped up into one dish, but that doesnโt mean you canโt add a tasty side. There are a lot of great options for sides when it comes to shepherdโs pie! Try Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots, Corn Salad, Slow Cooker Baked Beans, Roasted Green Bean Salad, Beet Salad or Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts.
FAQs
For this recipe, you will cook your ground beef over medium heat. Then, you will bake the whole pie at 400?.
To make this delicious shepherdโs pie, it will take you about an hour all together. Youโll need 30-minutes of preparation and 30-minutes of cook time.ย
Yes. Cornstarch is another option but if you need to avoid flour and corn because of allergies, feel free to use arrowroot or rice starch.ย
Absolutely! Simply cook your ground meat, assemble the pie in your casserole dish, cover it with plastic wrap and store the pie in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Then, bake the shepherdโs pie following the direction above.ย
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Beef Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef, or lamb
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour of any kind, all-purpose or buckwheat for a GF option
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 1 can of diced peas and carrots
- 1 can corn
- 1 cup beef broth
- 6 cups mashed potatoes, room temperature
- Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- In a large pan cook your ground beef on medium heat until cooked through with salt and pepper; about 10 minutes, and then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of flour and stir. You can strain your beef instead of using the flour if you wish.
- Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add in the can of peas and carrots, corn, and beef broth, bringing it to a simmer then reduce the heat to low for about 10 minutes.
- Using a 9×13 casserole dish that is greased, evenly place the beef mixture on the bottom.
- Scoop your mashed potatoes on top and spread them across the beef creating a nice even layer.
- Place your casserole dish in the oven for 30 minutes and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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