Ridiculously Good Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Ridiculously Good Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large potatoes, cut into chunks; 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for meat; 1 large onion, minced; 6 large baby bello mushrooms, minced; 1 tsp salt, for meat; 1 tsp ground black pepper, for meat; 2 lb ground beef; 3 tbsp steak sauce; 3 large eggs; 2 tbsp vegetable oil, for veggies; 1/3 stick butter, for veggies; 3 large carrots, chopped; 8 oz corn niblets; 8 oz peas; 1 tsp salt, for veggies; 1 cup milk; 1 stick butter, for potatoes; 1 tsp salt, for potatoes; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

8 large potatoes, cut into chunks
3 tbsp vegetable oil, for meat
1 large onion, minced
6 large baby bello mushrooms, minced
1 tsp salt, for meat
1 tsp ground black pepper, for meat
2 lb ground beef
3 tbsp steak sauce
3 large eggs
2 tbsp vegetable oil, for veggies
1/3 stick butter, for veggies
3 large carrots, chopped
8 oz corn niblets
8 oz peas
1 tsp salt, for veggies
1 cup milk
1 stick butter, for potatoes
1 tsp salt, for potatoes
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1
In a large pot, boil the potatoes until soft.
2
In a large saucepan, heat the oil on low.
3
Add the onion, mushrooms, salt, snd pepper, and cook until translucent.
4
Add the meat, incorporate, and cook through.
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NOTE: I used beef but, obviously, ground lamb could also be used, if you can find it at the supermarket.
6
I couldn't when I put this together, but I still called it Shepherd's Pie because, like with Minced Meat Pies no longer having meat in them these days, just about everyone I know makes Shepherd's Pie with beef, so I figured no harm, no foul.
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If you are pedantic, I could have called this Cottage Pie, but, in the US, I don't think anyone knows what it is.
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Besides, I figured, who would want to be that guy, right?
9
Stir in the steak sauce, and let cool.
10
When cooled, stir in the eggs, and pour the mixture into the bottom of the large casserole.
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The eggs will firm up the bottom to provide a solid base.
12
Add the butter, oil, and carrots into the now-empty large saucepan, and simmer on medium until tender.
13
Add the corn niblets, peas, and salt, and mix and simmer until it's all happy and tender.
14
Layer the veggies on the meat in the casserole.
15
Drain, return to the pot, and mash the potatoes on low.
16
Add butter and salt while mashing.
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I know, it's a lot of butter, so cut it down to 2/3 stick if you like.
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Add the milk to the potatoes.
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It will be loose at first, but it will firm up a bit while you stir it in a few minutes.
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When the potatoes are stackably firm, scoop it on top of the casserole.
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Throw it all in the oven at 375F for 45 minutes.
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OK, it will have this beautiful crust after 45min, and you are just going to sprinkle the cheddar over the top.
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Broil for about 5 min, keeping an eye on it after 3 minutes to be sure it doesn't burn, to melt the cheese.
24
Remove from heat and try to let it cool about a half hour before diving in.
25
As can be seen from my pic, I always fail.
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Enjoy.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large potatoes, cut into chunks, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, for meat, 1 large onion, minced, 6 large baby bello mushrooms, minced, and more.

Yes, Ridiculously Good 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.

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