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Super Simple Shepherds Pie recipe

Published: Mar 12, 2018 · Modified: Mar 7, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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This Simple Shepherds Pie recipe is tasty and comforting and so easy to make. While it makes a fun St. Patrick's Day dinner idea, it really is a recipe you will want to make again and again.

Perfectly baked ground beef with vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes. While this is more of a cottage pie, you can certainly use ground lamb for a true Shepherd's pie.

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Shepherd's Pie is one of those recipes that is so comforting and nostalgic for me. It is always tasty and so easy to make. This recipe is one I adapted from an old Betty Crocker recipe.

 

Simple Shepherds Pie

It's also a nice recipe to make ahead of time and enjoy later in the day or on the following day.

This recipe does not have peas because my husband is not a fan of peas. But it is still super simple to make with other vegetables. I used Mexicorn to add a little color and flavor to the pie, but you can use canned or frozen mixed vegetables too.

 

If you have ever wondered how to make Shepherd's pie with instant potatoes, you can use this recipe. Instant potatoes take practically no time at all so it is a great time-saving cooking shortcut.

 

Simple Shepherds Pie

You can also freeze this casserole. See below for instructions on how to freeze Shepherd's pie.

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Be sure to bookmark this recipe, it is great any time of year. 

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timesaving tips to streamline recipes

  1. Use prepared boxed mashed potatoes for the topping.
  2. Make this a day ahead of time and dinner is ready when you are.
  3. Double the recipe and freeze one. Line the pie pan in foil before adding ingredients and it will be easy to store in the freezer. To freeze, let the pan cool to room temperature, and tightly cover with foil. Will last in the freezer for up to 2 months.

 

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Simple Shepherds Pie Recipe

Simple Shepherds Pie

Super Simple Shepherds Pie recipe

Raquel Pineira
Simple Shepherds Pie recipe with hamburger, carrots, corn and potatoes baked into a casserole that is sure to be a classic weeknight favorite.
4.86 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Total Time 28 mins
Course Easy Dinner Ideas, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 382 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup onion chopped
  • 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ can Mexicorn
  • 1 cup cooked carrots chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • butter for greasing pan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 and butter a pie baking dish
  • Saute beef and onions in oil in a skillet over medium heat until ground beef is browned.
  • Drain beef and onions.
  • Add tomato paste, Mexicorn, carrots, garlic, paprika, salt, pepper to meat mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together beef broth and flour until flour is dissolved.
  • Add broth to beef mixture and heat over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
  • Pour into pie pan.
  • Top with mashed potatoes by adding spoonfuls into beef mixture.
  • Smooth out mash potatoes so they cover pie.
  • Bake 25-28 minutes until tops of potatoes are light brown.
  • Cool a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. latanya

    March 12, 2018 at 9:30 am

    This dish sounds wonderful.

    Reply
  2. Kelly m.

    March 12, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Yum! This sounds delish!

    Reply
  3. Tina Dykstra

    March 12, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds yummy! Will have to try it out.

    Reply
  4. Angelica

    March 13, 2018 at 9:56 am

    This sounds amazing. Can't wait to try it! Love meals I can make ahead of time!

    Reply
  5. Holly Thomas

    March 13, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't had this in years, Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  6. ellen beck

    March 13, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love a good shepherds pie, so comforting! I always liked them because you can use up leftovers too! Yours looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 13, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks Ellen! <3

      Reply
  7. stella methvin

    March 15, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    This is one of our fav and easy dishes to make. Thanks for the new idea.

    Reply
  8. Jo-Ann Brightman

    March 15, 2018 at 4:56 pm

    4 stars
    I love the idea of an easy Shepherd's pie recipe. It wold be delicious.

    Reply
  9. Terry

    March 15, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    My family loves Shepherds Pie and this recipe just puts a different twist on it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  10. Tamara

    March 16, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    Mm.. it looks perfect. I think you know how much I love Shepherd's Pie! Very, very much!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      March 17, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks Tamara!

      Reply
    • Raquel

      March 19, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      I do! <3

      Reply

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