Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 potatoes; 2 lbs ground beef; 6 beef bouillon cubes; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 onions (diced); 2 cans drained peas; 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons flour; ½ cup milk; ½ cup butter; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

8 potatoes
2 lbs ground beef
6 beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 onions (diced)
2 cans drained peas
4 cups water
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
Boil potatoes.
2
While potatoes are boiling, brown beef in skillet and add salt, pepper, and onions and cook until onions are soft.
3
Stir in peas, beef bullion, flour, and water.
4
Simmer until thickened.
5
Pour beef mixture into a large casserole dish.
6
Drain potatoes and mash.
7
Add butter and milk (you are making mashed potatoes, so feel free to add/omit how you like).
8
Spoon hot mashed potatoes on the top of the beef mixture in casserole dish.
9
Place in oven at 350 degrees F until potatoes are slightly browned.
10
Remove from oven and top with cheddar cheese ( and feel free to add other toppings as well, such as bacon bits, etc).
11
Allow cheese to melt and serve hot.
12
This casserole goes a long way because it makes a lot and is very filling.
13
One dish meal, and goes well with rolls and/or salads.

1778

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

Carbs

109

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: 8 potatoes, 2 lbs ground beef, 6 beef bouillon cubes, 2 teaspoons salt, 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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