Easy-Peasy Shepherd’s Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

Easy-Peasy Shepherd's Pie recipe for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	5 potatoes , peeled and quartered
	1 lb lean ground beef
	1 can sliced mushrooms , drained
	1 can mixed vegetables , drained ( Veg-All works well )
	1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
	1 can condensed cream of celery soup
	salt and pepper
	3 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

756

Sugar

Fat

43g

Shepherd's pie is a classic British comfort food that is popular around the world. It consists of a meat and vegetable filling topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. This easy-peasy version of shepherd's pie is a quick and delicious option for a hearty dinner. It can be customized with your favorite vegetables, and can also be made with ground lamb instead of beef. Serve with a side of green beans or other steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Fill a large pot with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the peeled and quartered potatoes. Boil for 20 minutes or until they are tender.
3.	While the potatoes are cooking, in a separate skillet, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
4.	Add the sliced mushrooms and mixed vegetables to the ground beef and cook until the vegetables are soft.
5.	Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup and condensed cream of celery soup, and season with salt and pepper.
6.	Once the potatoes are tender, drain them well, and mash them with the butter until they are smooth and creamy.
7.	In a large casserole dish, spread the beef and vegetable mixture on the bottom. Then, spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top of the vegetables.
8.	Bake the shepherd's pie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the mashed potato topping is golden brown.

PROS

This shepherd’s pie is easy to make, hearty, and filling.

It is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and can be made in advance and reheated.

CONS

This recipe is high in calories and fat due to the use of canned soup and butter in the mashed potatoes.

It is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The vegetables in this recipe add fiber and nutrients to the dish, and the lean ground beef is a good source of protein.
However, the use of canned soup and butter can add unnecessary sodium and fat to the meal.