Family Friendly Shepherds Pie Recipes

QUICK & EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE (MADE WITH GROUND BEEF)

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the package directions (about half of a 13 ounce box; more if you like a lot of potatoes or are feeding a large family).
• Meanwhile, brown the ground beef on medium heat in a large skillet; drain any excess grease.
• Add the can of tomato soup, frozen mixed veggies, beef stew seasoning mix and 1/2 cup of water to the browned beef; stir and simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat.
• Spread the ground beef mixture onto the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish, evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes over top, and then sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake uncovered in the center rack for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil, then add the onion, carrot, and meat. Cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Drain the fat and add the broth, tomato paste, and herbs. Simmer until the juices thicken, about 10 minutes, then add the peas.
• Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish; set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring the potatoes to a boil in salted water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain.
• Mash the potatoes with the butter, milk, and salt.
• Spread them over the meat mixture, then crosshatch the top with a fork.
• Bake until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

GREEK FAMILY STYLE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Cook ground beef in a large nonstick skillet, stirring until beef is no longer pink; drain & discard grease.
• Cook zucchini, onion, and garlic in skillet, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• Add ground beef; stir in pasta sauce and 3 teaspoons Greek seasoning. Cook over low heat until thoroughly heated.
• Pour beef mixture into a lightly greased 3-quart round baking dish.
• Stir together mashed potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning, crumbled feta cheese, lemon rind, and lemon juice. Spoon potato mixture evenly over beef mixture.
• Bake at 375 for 30 minutes.
• serves 8.