Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Best Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large baking potatoes; 1 lb ground beef; ¾ cup baby carrots, chopped; ¾ cup frozen lima beans; ½ cup diced onion; 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 cup butter; 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup milk; ½ cup cream; salt and pepper; 1 cup mild cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

6 large baking potatoes
1 lb ground beef
¾ cup baby carrots, chopped
¾ cup frozen lima beans
½ cup diced onion
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
1 cup butter
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup milk
½ cup cream
salt and pepper
1 cup mild cheddar cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Peel potatoes, wash, cube and boil them until soft for mashing.
3
Mash potatoes and mix in butter, milk, cream, salt and pepper.
4
Cook ground beef, drain and add Worcestershire sauce, simmer.
5
Saute all veggies, EXCEPT the corn, in olive oil until slightly tender, but not cooked through.
6
Mix the sauteed veggies in with the ground beef, heap into casserole dish.
7
Layer the corn on top of the ground beef mixture in casserole dish.
8
Spoon and smooth out the mashed potatoes on top of the corn.
9
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
10
Top with cheddar cheese and broil until cheese is melted.

1232

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large baking potatoes, 1 lb ground beef, ¾ cup baby carrots, chopped, ¾ cup frozen lima beans, and more.

Yes, Best Shepherd's Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Shepherd's Pie

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