Shepherds Pie Recipes

Shepherd’s Pie Recipes

I was asked to come up with a Shepherd’s Pie recipe, so I have 3 different recipes for those who might like different types of Shepherd’s Pie. I was very interested to see that there are a wide variety of recipes, with many different ingredients.  These seem to me to be a good representation of the recipes I found. I hope you find at least one that will work for you.  Enjoy !!!!

Shepherd’s Pie # 1

    Ingredients:

        2 - pounds - Ground Round Beef
        1 - Large - Onion (Diced)
        4 - cups - Hot Mashed Potatoes
        8 - ounces - Cream Cheese (Cubed)
        2 - cups - Cheddar Cheese (Shredded) (Divided)
        4 - Cloves - Garlic (Minced)
        6 - cups - Frozen Mixed Vegetables (Thawed)
        2 - cups - Beef Gravy

    Directions:

        1) In large skillet, brown beef and onions.
        2) In a large bowl, mix potatoes, cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese,  and garlic until well blended.
        3) Combine beef mixture, vegetables, and gravy.
        4) Spoon beef mixture into a 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
        5) Cover with potato mixture and remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
        6) Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 375 degrees, or until
            heated through.

Shepherd’s Pie # 2

    Ingredients:

        2 - pounds - Ground Round Beef
        1 - Onion (Chopped)
        1 - package - Frozen Lima Beans and Carrots (Thawed)
        1 - cup - Mushrooms (Sliced)
        2 - 15 ounce cans - Tomatoes (Diced)
        1 - 14 ounce jar - Beef Gravy
        1 - teaspoon - Basil (Dried)
       1/4 - teaspoon - Pepper
        4 - cups - Mashed Potatoes
        2 - Cloves - Garlic (Minced)
        1 - cup - Parmesan Cheese

    Directions:

        1) Cook potatoes and garlic in water until soft; 
            Mash and set aside.
        2) In large skillet, brown beef and onions.
        3) Add lima beans, carrots, mushrooms, tomatoes,
            gravy, basil, and pepper.
        4) Spoon beef mixture into 9 X 13 inch baking dish.
        5) Cover with mashed potatoes; sprinkle with Parmesan
            Cheese.
        6) Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes; or until
            potatoes are browned and everything is heated
            through.

Shepherd’s Pie # 3

    Ingredients:

        2 - pounds - Beef Sirloin Roast (Trimmed of fat)
            (cut into 1 inch cubes)
        1 - Large - Onion (Sliced)
        3 - Carrots (Sliced)
        1 - Butternut Squash (Peeled and cubed)
        1 - can - Black Beans
        1 - teaspoon - Sea Salt
        2 - cups - Mushrooms (Sliced)
        2 - 15 ounce cans - Tomatoes (Italian style - diced)
        4 - cups - Mashed Potatoes (Cooked ahead of time)
        1 - cup - Parmesan cheese (Shredded)

    Directions:

        1) Heat oven to 375 degrees
        2) In large skillet, brown sirloin, mushrooms, and onions.
        3) In large saucepan, boil carrots, and squash until tender: drain.
        4) Add vegetable mixture to beef in the skillet.
        5) Add tomatoes and mix well.
        6) Spoon beef and vegetable mixture into a 9 X 13 inch
            baking dish.
        7) Cover with mashed potatoes.
        8) Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
        9) Bake 35 to 40 minutes: or until heated through.