Shepherd's Pie Recipes | Taste of Home (2024)

Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

Everyone eats for comfort during the holidays, but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish healthier, I came up with this lovely take: butternut squash shepherd's pie with ground turkey. It's perfect for putting out on your holiday buffet table. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Southwest-Style Shepherd’s Pie

3 reviews

I was born in Montreal and lived in New England and the Southwest, so I’ve merged these influences into recipes...

Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

9 reviews

This hearty ground beef shepherd's pie is an ideal supper-in-one for small families. I use ground beef, frozen veggies and...

Spicy Shepherd’s Pie

31 reviews

Taco seasoning adds zip to this hearty main dish. It's easy to top with instant mashed potatoes, which I stir...

Mini Shepherd’s Pies

11 reviews

I’m as confident serving these little pies to company as to family. If I have enough time, I’ll use homemade...

Asparagus Shepherd’s Pie

13 reviews

Shepherd's Pie takes a testy twist with this version. Between the fluffy mashed potato topping and the savory ground beef...

Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

7 reviews

Instead of a pastry crust, this traditional shepherd's pie creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon adds a...

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Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie

9 reviews

Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living...

Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

6 reviews

Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that...

Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

135 reviews

This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most—if...

Quick Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

Shepherd’s Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes from the grocery store,...

Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

27 reviews

This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...

Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

14 reviews

Warm up your family with this easy mashed-potato-topped casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet corn and sugar snap peas in a...

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Why do you put flour in shepherd's pie? ›

Flour: Used to thicken the filling, creating a sauce to coat the ingredients. Stock: Beef stock or broth enhances the meaty taste of the filling. Potato Topping: Russet potatoes are the best for potato topping.

How do you keep mash from sinking in shepherds pie? ›

To stop the mash sinking into the filling, allow the meat to cool before topping with the mashed potato. Freeze in individual ovenproof dishes for an easy meal for one.

How to make shepherd's pie without beef broth? ›

You can swap the beef broth for chicken broth if you prefer. For an Irish shepherd's pie, swap the beef broth for Guinness. Worcestershire Sauce. Adds wonderful umami flavor.

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What is traditional shepherd's pie made of? ›

Classic Shepherd's Pie is a comforting casserole that consists of ground lamb, carrots, and peas simmered with Guinness, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs and topped with a cheesy mashed potato layer that's baked until golden and crisp.

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What can I use to thicken my shepherd's pie? ›

The easiest way to thicken shepherd's pie filling is by sprinkling a few tablespoons of flour into the ground beef mixture as it cooks before adding it to the baking dish. The starch in the flour will absorb the extra liquid and create a thick gravy.

How do you keep shepherd's pie from falling apart? ›

How do you keep shepherds pie from falling apart? The eggs in the mashed potatoes help keep the pie together. You should also make sure to spread the potatoes and press down a bit.

Why is my shepherd's pie so runny? ›

Why is my shepherd's pie runny? Generally, this is caused by using too much stock. If you follow this recipe's measurements you'll have the right amount but don't forget to reduce the meat filling long enough so it's not runny.

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Why is my shepherd's pie soggy? ›

Classic shepherd's pie is made with ground lamb, gravy, mashed potatoes, and veggies like peas, corn, celery, and carrots. Why is my shepherd's pie soggy? Avoid a soggy pie by simmering the meat mixture for at least 8 minutes. Be sure to cook down the mixture to remove excess moisture.

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Why does my potato sink in shepherd's pie? ›

Residual moisture from the potatoes will drip into the beef below as it cooks, and too much of it will cause the potatoes to eventually sink. Aside from ridding your potatoes of excess moisture before you mash them, it also helps to cool the beef down, BBC Good Food shares.

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Why do you add flour to pie filling? ›

All-Purpose Flour

It's great because it thickens at low temperatures, but you'll need to use more of it because it's not as effective as some of the other starches. Most people prefer other thickeners over flour because it creates a cloudy filling with a slightly gummy texture and a wheat-flavored taste.

What happens when you add flour to meat? ›

If you're coating your meat in flour, however, you're essentially browning the flour instead of the meat. There are a few reasons why this might be helpful: the dryness of flour mitigates the natural moisture of the meat, helping the Maillard Reaction happen properly.

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What does flour do to pie? ›

“Flour high in protein requires more water and forms gluten more readily, which makes the dough made from it stretchy and hard to roll thin, resulting in a chewy or tough crust,” Rose Levy Beranbaum wrote in “The Pie and Pastry Bible.” “Flour low in protein, such as cake flour, will usually produce a dough that is so ...

What is a substitute for flour in pie filling? ›

Cornstarch has thickening power similar to Instant ClearJel. Like flour, it lends a cloudy, semi-transparent look to filling. It can also give filling a starchy taste.

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