What is Shepherd’s Pie?
For starters, it’s an economical way to have a hot and hearty dinner! Our easy Shepherd’s pie is seasoned ground beef and frozen veggies in a beefy gravy, all tucked in cozy beneath a generous layer of garlic mashed potatoes.
Why is This an Easy Shepherd’s Pie?
Our Shepherd’s pie uses two short-cuts to get dinner on the table faster: frozen mixed veggies mean there’s no cleaning or chopping a lot vegetables and refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes takes the work out of making the potatoes before topping your pie.
More About This Recipe
- We’re all looking for ways to stretch our food dollars. Shepard’s pie was originally created to economically use up leftovers, like roast beef, which was commonly made on Sundays. They remain as a clever way to use up those foods in the fridge or freezer that no one wants to touch. Our video will show you how easy it is to put one together! Or try our mini Shepard’s pot pies, for a fun twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
When you cook the ground beef and the veggies, it’s only heating up the veggies, not actually making them tender. For the best Shepherd’s pie, baking not only cooks the veggies, but gives the flavors get a chance to hang out and mingle, making the end result much more flavorful.
Break open a few of the crumbles and check to see that there no pink remaining inside.
The broth and flour create a thickened gravy that adds moistness and a chance for all of the yummy ingredients to stick together.
Shepherd's Pie
- Prep Time 35 min
- Total 60 min
- Ingredients 10
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/4 cup Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste (from 6-oz can)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 package (24 oz) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart round or oval baking dish with cooking spray.
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Step2In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
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Step3Reduce heat to medium. Add frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated.
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Step4Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk until well blended. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish.
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Step5Meanwhile, cook mashed potatoes as directed on package. Spread evenly over beef mixture.
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Step6Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 350
- Calories from Fat
- 170
- Total Fat
- 18g
- 28%
- Saturated Fat
- 8g
- 40%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 85mg
- 28%
- Sodium
- 860mg
- 36%
- Potassium
- 320mg
- 9%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 21g
- 7%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 13%
- Sugars
- 5g
- Protein
- 24g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 30%
- 30%
- Vitamin C
- 15%
- 15%
- Calcium
- 8%
- 8%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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