Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb; 8 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred); 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half; 4 ounces butter; 1 large onion; 12 ounces canned corn; 12 ounces canned creamed corn; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb
8 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred)
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
4 ounces butter
1 large onion
12 ounces canned corn
12 ounces canned creamed corn
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper

1
Peel and cube potatoes and add to salted boiling water.
2
Finely chop the onion.
3
Smash, peel, and finely chop the garlic.
4
Heat skillet on medium-high and once hot add olive oil.
5
Add onions to skillet and saute until clear.
6
Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.
7
Add ground beef and cook until brown.
8
Sprinkle paprika over beef and mix.
9
Turn burner to low.
10
Drain potatoes, add milk and butter, mash.
11
Spread potatoes over meat.
12
Mix cream and kernel corn and spread over potatoes.
13
Sprinkle cheese over corn.
14
Place skillet in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
15
Remove and serve with crusty bread and salad.

1699

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs lamb, 8 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold preferred), 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half, 4 ounces butter, 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.

Shepherd's Pie

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