Shepherd'S Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd'S Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Potato Topping; 6 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 ounces neufchatel cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Filling; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon sage; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/4 cup water; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon ketchup; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Other Ingredients Needed; 2 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry; 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

Potato Topping
6 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 ounces neufchatel cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Filling
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon sage
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 cup water
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 beef bouillon cube
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients Needed
2 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie pastry
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded

1
POTATO TOPPING: Place potatoes and garlic cloves in large saucepan of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil then simmer partially covered 20 minutes or until very tender.
2
Drain. Add cream cheese, milk, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Mash potatoes until smooth and fluffy. Keep warm.
3
FILLING: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, parsley, thyme and sage. Cook 5 minutes or until onions have softened slightly.
4
Add beef and water to pan stirring frequently to break up meat and cook until no longer pink. Stir in carrots, cover, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
5
Stirring continuously, add the flour, bouillon cube, sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Cook 5 minutes. Skim and discard fat.
6
ASSEMBLY: Place half the meat mixture into each of the unbaked pie crusts. Spread potato mixture evenly over tops then sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.
7
Bake in preheated 350 F oven 30 to 40 minutes until potatoes are golden brown and filling is hot.

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

You need 29 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Potato Topping, 6 medium potatoes, peeled & quartered, 4 garlic cloves, peeled, 4 ounces neufchatel cheese or 4 ounces cream cheese, and more.

Yes, 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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