Christmas Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Christmas Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef; 16 ounces canned tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups cooked mixed vegetables (peas, diced carrots and corn); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 5 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup sour cream; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (12-ounces) boxed cornbread mix

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
16 ounces canned tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups cooked mixed vegetables (peas, diced carrots and corn)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sour cream
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (12-ounces) boxed cornbread mix

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the onion in vegetable oil.
2
When the onion is soft add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon and brown.
3
Stir in tomato sauce and mixed vegetables.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the potatoes about 20 minutes or until fork tender.
6
Drain well and return to the pot.
7
Whip the potatoes with an electric mixer until moderately smooth.
8
Add milk, butter and sour cream and mix well.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Adjust consistency with more milk, if desired.
11
Follow directions on box to make cornbread batter.
12
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
13
Lightly grease 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with nonstick cooking spray.
14
Spoon the mashed potatoes into the bottoms of each prepared ramekin, spreading them evenly with a rubber spatula.
15
Then add the meat filling, spreading that evenly over the mashed potatoes.
16
Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the meat layer in each ramekin.
17
Bake for about 30 minutes until the cornbread is cooked through and golden on top.

889

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 small onion, chopped, 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 16 ounces canned tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Christmas 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!

Christmas Shepherd's Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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