Top o’ the evenin’ to ya’!
That’s my happy St. Patrick’s Day greeting.
Ben and I were going to hit up an all-you-can-eat St. Paddy’s Day buffet at Hy-Vee tonight (unlimited Reubens & corned beef?!) but I thought nah, lets keep it homemade with The Best Shepherd’s Pie. EVER!Â
I was kind of annoyed with myself for choosing to make this classic meat pie, originally known as Cottage Pie back in the late 1700s, instead of going to the buffet. I figured it would take at least an hour to make.
Turns out it was actually a cinch! Just brown ground beef with onions and garlic, cook in flour, chicken broth, tomato paste and other seasonings, then simmer until thick.
Toss in some frozen veggies, and you’re nearly there!
While I was making the filling, I whipped up ~4 cups worth of mashed potatoes on a burner next door.
Assembly time!
Pour the filling into an oven-proof casserole dish then top with mashed pa’tators. Pop into the oven for 20 minutes, and…
BINGO!
Bubbling its little heart out as I pulled it out of the piping hot oven, which totally made me giggle. I just love it when comfort food smells, tastes and sounds like comfort food, you know?
I scooped us out a big serving and almost fell into the tunnel of mashed potato love!!!
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The Best Shepherd’s Pie. Ever.
Description
The Best Shepherd's Pie. Ever. is incredibly hearty, with beef and vegetables cooked in a savory gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes — the ultimate comfort food!
Ingredients
- 4 cups prepared mashed potatoes
- garlic salt
- 1lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tablespoons gluten-free flour OR all-purpose (dish will not be GF if using AP flour)
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon gluten-free tamari or soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce)
- 1 can (14.5oz) chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen vegetable medley
- salt & pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brown ground beef, onions and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When meat is completely cooked, sprinkle in flour and continue to saute for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, gluten-free tamari or soy sauce and chicken broth. Simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until sauce is thick. Turn of the heat then stir in frozen vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour beef mixture into a large, oven-proof casserole dish then top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Place casserole dish on a large sheet pan (in case the sauce overflows) then bake for 20-30 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Scoop onto plates then serve.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Meat & potatoes at its finest. Savory and so comforting!
Ben took his first bite…
“omg, this is life altering right now. This is the best Shepherd’s Pie you’ve ever made…”
“It’s the only Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever made.”
“No…” (makes horrible face)
“Oh. Right. That Shepherd’s Pie. So it’s only the best when compared to the second AND worst Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever made…”
“Um, yeah I guess so.”
ENJOY!
Ashleigh 11.05.2017
This was a great recipe and truly simple like you said! I had some extra sage and oregano in my garden so I tossed that in after the meat browned. Thank you! Your recipes are always winners for us!
Kristin 11.06.2017
Thanks for the note, Ashleigh, and for your feedback – much appreciated! :)
Anne 09.27.2017
I have made this recipe many times since I discovered it last year. It always gets rave reviews! I add a teaspoon of thyme, 1 tsp basil, and a dash of cooking sherry. I made it for my boyfriend’s parents and they loved it! Thanks.
Kathleen 09.15.2017
loved it!
Susan 09.05.2017
This is a great dish. My family loved it.
Christine 07.10.2017
I can’t wait to make this. Looks so good. Can I double this recipe? and the liquid amounts, too? Thank you. :)
Kristin 07.10.2017
I’m sure that’d be fine! :)
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Krista 01.29.2017
What is in the potatoes? Did you leave the skins on?
Cheryl 11.26.2016
Made this tonight and hubby proclaimed this better than Cheddar’s Restaurant. Family totally agreed this recipe a keeper. Thank you so much for sharing!
Jan 09.27.2016
Shepherds pie looks great. Did you just make the mashed potatoes as you would regularly with milk, butter, salt?
Kristin 09.28.2016
Yep! If you click on the “garlic mashed potatoes” link within the post it will take you to another post where I detailed out how to make them (warning, it’s a really old post!!)
Alaina 03.28.2016
Hi I came across ur recipe and I want to try it but I was wondering how many will this serve? :)
Dan 10.18.2015
Just made the ” very best Shepards Pie” from your recipe, was not impressed. Not much taste to it. Why would you put chicken stock in ground beef? Sorry, I’m not a fan nor will I ever use this recipe again. This is the first time since I’ve used Pintrest recipes that I’ve been disappointed. Sorry thought you should know it’s not worthy of “the very best Shepards pie ” title.
Kristin 10.18.2015
Hey Dan, I’m sorry you felt that way about the recipe. It’s still one of our favorites and we really enjoy it!
Amanda 08.06.2015
Hi Kristin!! I LOVE Shepherd’s Pie!! Your recipe looks so easy, I had to share it on my blog today!! Thanks for sharing it!! :D
Christine 10.06.2014
I’m curious why you would use chicken broth rather than beef broth? I’m going to try your recipe tonight…I’m excited to taste it!
Kristin 10.07.2014
That’s just usually what I have on hand. If you’d rather use beef that’s totally fine too!
Christine 10.18.2014
It was delicious! Thanks for the recipe :)
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Stumbled upon your blog today while searching for a good shepherd’s pie recipe. Apparently I made a shepherd’s pie many moons ago and my daughter somehow remembers it as being wonderful. We recently went to Disney World and ate their shepherd’s pie. She insisted mine was better and now I have no idea where I got the recipe….or even when I made it. I’m sure your recipe will do the trick!
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