Italian-Style Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdel monte stewed tomatoes, broken up with juice; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 cup pizza sauce, I used 1 packet Boboli; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained; 6 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or instant); ¼ cup parmesan cheese; 1 egg, beaten; paprika

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdel monte stewed tomatoes, broken up with juice
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup pizza sauce, I used 1 packet Boboli
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans, drained
6 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or instant)
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 egg, beaten
paprika

1
In deep frying pan, saute ground beef and onion until done.
2
Drain grease.
3
Add rest of ingredients except last 4 (mashed potatoes, parmesan cheese, egg and paprika.
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).
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*Best to fold in the green beans lastly, too, so they don't get all broken up.
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Mix well, and bring to a boil.
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Cook and fold/stir for 2-3 minutes.
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(Be careful not to wreck the green beans.
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).
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Pour into lightly greased baking dish, shallow or deep, it doesn't really matter so long as it all fits.
11
Stir beaten egg and parmesan cheese into prepared mashed potatoes.
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*Make sure potatoes are cool enough, though, so when you mix in the egg you don't end up with scrambled egg pieces, and stir in quickly.
13
Top pie/casserole with mashed potato concoction.
14
You can spread it on, or do dollops, or even pipe it on with a pastry bag and tip to make it pretty.
15
Sprinkle tops of potatoes with a little paprika for color.
16
Bake, uncovered, in 350 oven for for about 40 minutes until bubbly and potatoes are just lightly browned on the tops.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules, 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdel monte stewed tomatoes, broken up with juice, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style 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!

Italian-Style Shepherd's Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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