Perfect Shepherds Pie Recipes

CLASSIC SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and half of the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 5 to 7 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C).
• Crumble meat into pan and cook until brown all over. Sprinkle with flour. Stir in ketchup, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables. Transfer to a 9-inch (23-cm) baking dish.
• Whip the potatoes with the warm milk, remaining salt and pepper, butter and garlic until very fluffy. Spread potatoes evenly over meat mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until potatoes are golden.

SHEPHERD'S PIE VI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
• Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

PERFECT SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 dregrees.
• Grease bottom and sides of two 8x8 inch baking dishes.
• In a fry pan, combine ground beef, eggs, worcestershire, 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper, chopped onion, 2 teaspoons garlic powder,and some salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain fat and put into large mixing bowl.
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• Add 1 can of tomato paste, 1 can cheese soup and the remaining 3 tablespoons crushed red pepper and mix until evenly coated in sauce and soup mix.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, and all vegetables; mix well.
• In a seperate bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 can tomato paste, 1 can soup, and 2 tbsp, garlic powder.
• Stir together until mixed completely.
• Pour half of meat and veggies mixture into the bottom of each pan and spread evenly.
• Do the same with the potato topping onto the top of the meat layer.
• Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the tops of each pan.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes lightly brown just a little.
• Serve and enjoy!
• Recipe can be cut in half for smaller serving.