The Best Classic Shepherd’s Pie – AKA Shepards Pie or Cottage Pie. Ground Beef (or lamb) with vegetables in a rich gravy, topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, and baked.
Shepherd’s Pie
So, this is how you spell it: Shepherd’s Pie. But, from doing a quick google search, it came to my attention that TONS of people think it’s Shepards Pie.
Irish Shepherd’s Pie
Traditional Irish Shepherd’s Pie would actually call for ground lamb. The difference between Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie is the meat. Cottage Pie uses ground beef, while Shepherd’s Pie uses ground lamb.
I called this recipe Shepherd’s Pie. But, I wrote the recipe so that you could use ground beef or ground lamb.
I typically use ground beef because it is widely available. But, for a special occasion, like St. Patricks day, I would use ground lamb.
How To Make Shepherd’s Pie
(Note – The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post)
- Sauté some chopped onions in olive oil.
- Add ground beef or ground lamb.
- Add dried parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and cook the meat mixture until the meat is browned.
- Add minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the garlic for a minute.
- Add flour and tomato paste.
- Add beef broth, frozen mixed peas and carrots, and frozen corn kernels.
- Simmer the meat gravy until it is thick.
- Boil some peeled and chopped potatoes until they are soft.
- Drain the potatoes
- Add butter, half & half, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth.
- Pour the meat mixture into a casserole dish.
- Top it with the cheesy mashed potatoes.
- Bake until the meat is bubbling and the potatoes are golden.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Making the best Shepherd’s Pie is not difficult. But, there are a few steps to it. You have to make the meat mixture, the mashed potatoes, assemble the casserole, and bake it.
I find that the easiest way to make this dish is to work ahead. You could make the beef or lamb mixture ahead of time. Or, you could make the mashed potatoes ahead of time.
You could also make the whole recipe ahead of time. Just assemble the casserole, cover the dish, and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. I find it is best to bake it within 3 days of preparing it.
When you are ready to bake it, take it out of the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before you need to bake it to let it start coming to room temperature. Uncover it, and bake.
What to serve with The Best Shepherd’s Pie
- Deviled Eggs
- Roasted Broccoli from Skinnytaste
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
Meat Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves -minced
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
Potato Topping:
- 1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
- 1/3 cup half & half
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
Make the Meat Filling.
- Add the oil to a large skillet and place it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the ground beef (or ground lamb) to the skillet and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Add the parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt, and and pepper. Stir well. Cook for 6-8 minutes, until the meat is browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the flour and tomato paste. Stir until well incorporated and no clumps of tomato paste remain.
- Add the broth, frozen peas and carrots, and frozen corn. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Make the potato topping.
- Place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, 10-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander. Return the potatoes to the hot pot. Let the potatoes rest in the hot pot for 1 minute to evaporate any remaining liquid.
- Add butter, half & half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes and stir until all the ingredients are mixed together.
- Add the parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Stir until well combined.
Assemble the casserole.
- Pour the meat mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Spread it out into an even layer. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the meat. Carefully spread into an even layer.
- If the baking dish looks very full, place it on a rimmed baking sheet so that the filling doesn’t bubble over into your oven. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.** Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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I made this yesterday for a St. Patrick’s day party. People raved about how good it was, “better than my grandmothers”, was a comment! Wow I did use fresh herbs and Trader Joe’s spring peas.
Delicious! Family couldn’t get enough. I’ll have to double the recipe next time
Everyone in my family loved this! And that is rare. High calorie recipe, but it tastes that much better because of it!
This recipe is outrageous!!!
Very good! Great flavor! I did add more onions and extra cheese ! Did add mozzarella cheese and Parmesan on top
Made for the first time tonight. Followed recipe except only one clove garlic. It was delicious! Husband wanted a third helping! Loved the seasons especially the thyme and rosemary flavors. I also used fresh parsley instead of dried since I had it. Will make this again for sure!
Excellent! Made as is!
So good! Happy St Paddy’s Day. Can’t wait to make this again. Seriously!!
Thanks Amanda, great recipe . . . . BTW : I substituted London Broil (chipped up small) instead of the ground beef. Yummy!!!
Devine! Thank you!
I love this recipe so much. I make it vegetarian by using Impossible Burger and veggie broth, and my non-veg friends have always raved about it!
My family loved it. Thank you so much for sharing.
Made this for a Sea Shanty Party aka St Patrick’s Day. It was delicious and casserole dish was scraped clean. I will definitely make again.
can this be frozen!
This was really good i will add it to my menu rotation. My husband really enjoyed it.
Have you tried making this with fresh herbs?
All the ratios were spot on. Only thing I did different was ADD 1 big fat leek in addition to the onion. Delicious!!
Excellent! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!🍀😋
this recipe was great! so delicious. If you don’t want to deal with the tomato paste and flour you can just add some tomato sauce
How much tomato sauce do you use for which serving size? Thank you.
Excellent recipe for Shepherd’s Pie!! It’s a delicious 😋 recipe and a keeper!!
I used Bob Evans mashed potatoes as a quick cheat and added garlic and parmesan only. Great recommendation to prepare ahead of time! Thanks for the recipe!
The absolute best. Thanks for the recipe!!!
Great flavor, easy to make, and ingredients that I usually all have on hand!
It is pi day 3/14 and so of course we have to have pie for dinner and what better pie than shepherd’s pie — made with lamb. Yummy and easy recipe. I used fresh carrots and frozen green beans, corn and peas and used chicken broth rather than beef — came out beautifully. (oh and I do it in a 9 inch pie plate for pie day.
Delicious
This is delicious!! By far the best Shepards pie recipe EVER.
I think this was my best Shepard’s pie yet! I didn’t have rosemary and I did add some Sazon to the ground beef. Thank you for this delicious recipe!
Family loved it!
Just made this. Very tasty. Will definitely make again. I did replace Parmesan cheese with cheddar Jack as I didn’t have shredded Parmesan. Also used white onion which I prefer over yellow.; and cornstarch over flour. I like all recipes that are labeled “easy” and this was.
Amazing dish! It’s a keeper for sure! So much flavour. I adjusted the recipe a little bit as I didn’t have a lb of ground beef, slightly less. Followed it with the same ingredients. I used only a tablespoon for oil and adjusted butter with less than half of what was suggested for the potatoes. I didn’t have half and half but I had 18% cream and used it instead. Thank you for sharing it!
Loved this recipe, easy to follow instructions and it is delicious.
I made this based on reviews, but also changed it up a bit: instead of just ground beef I used a 50/50 of ground brisket and sirloin, then topped the dish off with shredded sharp cheddar. I have 3 boys age 11-20 and they loved it! Brisket is the way to go
Excellent! I added more of most ingredients except Thyme, but delicious either way!
What if I need to serve more people and use 2 pounds of beef? Just double all the ingredients?
Made this for the first time and the family loved it! Wont be the last time I make it! Love ❤️
We really enjoyed this and didn’t fiddle with the recipe. Haven’t made cottage pie in ages and found this one very tasty (enough to make it x 3 to freeze).
Totally awesome recipe, Love it, very easy to follow and down to earth.
I tried this recipe tonight and it was so easy and huge hit, my family loved it! Best Shepard’s pie recipe that I’ve tried so far.
This meal turned out perfect! It was full of flavor and delicious! Thank you for this recipe!!
I made this tonight. It was pretty good although I would have liked it to have more of a slight gravy sauce to it. Any suggestions? I will definitely try it again in that manner.
Delicious! Staple recipe for sure!
The best Shepard pie I’ve eaten. 5 stars.
Delicious. Underestimated on my potatoes so I didn’t have enough mashed potatoes. Luckily, I had some leftover from a few days ago from another meal but everything was just perfect. It was really good. Thank you so much.
Excellent!
Very flavorful. The potatoes were wonderful.
Amazing recipe!!!! I made it for my family and they loved it 😍
I made this with ground lamb and it was delicious. I will make again.
5 stars!!!!! Delicious
Just made Shepherds pie. Love love the flavours.
This recipe is truly excellent. I followed the recipe almost exactly, just used fresh carrots instead of frozen, which I sautéed with the onions to soften. flavors came together so nicely and complemented each other perfectly. My kids had seconds and the tiny serving left over was *chefs kiss* delicious the next day. Will definitely add this to my regular rotation!
**My only recommendation is to soak up any extra grease before thickening, so it doesn’t seep up into the potatoes, but I’m sure that’s dependent on what meat you use.
I loved this recipe! I tweaked it to our personal preferences (more spice) but it was yummy and easy!
It was awesome!
First time making Shepard’s pie and it was sooo delicious. Made it by request for a birthday dinner and everyone raved about it!
Absolutely delicious! The best recipe for shepherds pie I have ever used. Beats all others by a country mile. My husband raved over it! Definitely my new standby for shepherds pie.
So flavourful!
Loved it! I just used corn because it was all that I had, but it was great. Reminded me of my Mom’s. The mashed potatoes were so tasty!
I made this recipe and was very happy with it. It was very easy to make and very tasty.
I always double this recipe but I think I could triple it and there would be no leftovers.
A family favorite!
Delicious! Will make again.
Easy to make. I made it with ground lamb. I absorbed most of the lamb drippings with paper towels before putting the meat mixture into a lightly greesed pan. I also used frozen green beans instead of peas.
Best recipe ever! My granddaughter loves it too!
I love this Shepherd’s Pie. Best ever. Have made it several times and always with lamb and fresh cooked . I think the herbs (rosemary, thyme and Parsley) make the dish.
Wow! This was good. The only complaint I got was that my son couldn’t get it in his mouth fast enough. Great recipe! Thank you!
First time my hubby went back for seconds!! Great recipe. Easy to follow and everyone loved it.
The best recipe out there. We just loved it. I did do traditional way and used some lamb. Makes for a more velvety texture to the meat.
Thanks for the recipe. I used left over meatloaf and doctored up some store bought mashed potatoes and added in seasonings as in your recipe. My husband has been wanting shepherd’s pie from when he worked over on the north east coast
Super tasty and easy to make. I sautéed my onion in butter and added a little more Worcestershire sauce and Parmesan cheese than was called for. Great recipe!
Tonight was awesome.. we used the recipe and was stunned by how great the flavor is.. it was definitely perfect. The family dug right in..
We will definitely use this again…the spices and ingredients was spot on.. thank you for the recipe we all loved it..😁🙏😊💕
100%%%% delicious!!! Made this is it was a hit. My son said it was the best sheperd’s pie he has ever tasted loll my man loved it so much he had to share with his coworkers☺️recommend big time
This is so good! I have made it many times and it’s one of my favorites. As another commenter suggested, I have started straining the meat after it’s cooked. It’s a little greasy, otherwise.
I found it the most straightforward recipe.
Delicious! Very comforting and it hit the spot. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely delicious! One of my absolute favorite recipes of all time. And, if I think it tasted good the first day, it was 100 times more delicious the second day.
Amazing, simply delicious 😋 game changer the garlic and parmesan cheese in the mashed potatoes 🤤
Great recipe! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Added an egg yoke to the potatoes making them a little bit richer & used fresh vegetables but besides that, followed the recipe as instructed. I will definitely be making this again. Thanks!
My wife and I love this recipe. We make it a few times every month.
This came out excellent, didn’t have any thyme or garlic powder on hand but I subbed that for garlic salt for the potatoes without adding regular salt, I’ll just need to remember the thyme next time but the meat filling was still delicious, also put a bit of shredded cheese on top before tossing it in the oven.
Didn’t bother measuring the salt/pepper/olive oil, just need enough oil to get a coating on the pan and salt/pepper I used to my preference, at the end of the day I’ll be making this one again easily and can probably come up with some good variations with this as the base.
Fabulous recipe! I make it a lot with no changes. Especially like the specific measurements– as in 1 cup of onions instead of 1 medium.
From New Orleans, where we enjoy our food well seasoned this recipe is Absolutely Delicious. ⚜️
Also, it’s a very convenient dish for Mardi Gras guest. 💜💚💛
Absolutely wonderful recipe!
👍🏻
Hi. I have made this sooo many times! Yum!! But now I need to make it dairy and gluten free. Help please!
This one’s easy to make gluten and dairy free. First of all, just thicken with corn starch (there are other thickeners that are gluten free). For the potatoes, I use 2/3 potatoes and 1/3 steamed cauliflower (in steamer, potatoes on the bottom and cauliflower in the steamer). I then mix the cauliflower with an immersion hand-held blender and mash the potatoes separately, then join together. Season. There is no need for milk or cream because the cauliflower has more water content and keeps the potatoes lighter and fluffier. This is the only way that I prepare mashed potatoes. Added bonus–no one knows there is cauliflower and you’re adding vitamins!
Cornstarch can be used in place of the flour using the same measurement. The difference is cornstarch HAS to be dissolved in COLD water first,then added to the mixture.
I have had okay results using coconut milk instead of the half n half and ghee in place of the butter (but that might not work with some diets.) I don’t have an answer for a cheese substitute as I haven’t found one I like
Good luck
I’ve made this recipe multiple times and it’s delicious! It’s easy to make and uses ingredients I almost always have on hand, so no special trip to the store. It’s a family favorite and a staple in my dinner meals!
Tried this dish last night. It was great! Loved it
I’ve made this recipe but I put my own twist to it and my family loves it.
This was SO good! The whole family loved it!
Best shepherds pie ever.
The first time experience this recipe. Added my own twist enjoyed very very much.
The best ever shepherd’s pie I have ever made. Thank you for this wonderful recipes I have made it numerous times and it’s always a hit 💕
I had a general idea of how shepherds pie is made but I knew I was missing something. I looked up a recipe and landed here. This is delicious! Printing the recipe for my permanent collection and adding to my normal rotation of dinners. Thanks so much. God bless🩷
My wife rated this “Bombdiggity 11/10.” Double the garlic powder to the potatoes.
My family wants this on a regular basis after tonight. Great blend of spices and tasty potatoes. Very savory meal.
Yummy and made it just as stated! Easy comfort food and delicious.
Delicious with ground turkey!!
This is a keeper! Used Yukon gold potatoes, and doubled the veg, but otherwise, followed the recipe. Thank you!
Delicious!!
I love making this recipe for my family. I wouldn’t make any adjustments. Perfect classic recipe.
My entire family loved this recipe! So tasty!
I doubled the recipe 8 people. Everyone liked it very much. People had seconds a 2 portions left for lunches.
Favorite Shep pie recipe. So good.
This is the best recipe Ive tried! Easy to make and the flavours are incredible!
I made this and it was so yummy! I cheated a bit and used premade mashed potatoes. I added the parmesan and a splash of cream, warmed them up a bit to make them spreadable and it worked great. I’m making a double batch for Sunday dinner today!
I hate to cook and this recipe was fun and the dish turned out amazing!! I’d give more stars if I could!
This is a delicious recipe. Thank you!
This recipe is absolutely amazing! I make this dish almost weekly it is that good! I’m allergic to peas so I just use carrots and corn and it’s great. Highly recommend this recipe! In fact I’m on here now because I’m about to make it for dinner (and yes, I made it last week, too) 🙂 So yummy!!
My significant other LOVES this recipe! He told me it’s the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe ever! I use diced fresh carrots and leave out the peas. I used 1 teaspoon oregano after I ran out of dried rosemary while recently making it againand it turned out fine. Highly recommended recipe!
How would you bake this after you freeze it ? Thanks ! I’ve used this recipe before and love it so I want a little stash on the side.
DELICIOUS….Quick and easy to make. I love that you use simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I have made this numerous times and it is always a family favorite. Thank You Amanda for a truly wonderful recipe.
This Shepherd’s Pie was excellent! Will be a family favorite! Even my fussy husband loved it!
I love this recipe
good
Great. Made it a few times. Subbed the potato for sweet potato and ground beef for turkey. Spices in the meat work great in turkey too.
So delicious! I altered it to make it vegan so I used beyond beef, better than bouillon veggie base, oat milk and plant based butter. Also no parm cheese. It was amazing!!! Thank you for this delicious recipe.
This is just the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe I’ve ever made and/or eaten. Have played around with additions i.e. 2 Tablesoons of ketchup, a splash of red wine, using other vegetables, etc., but this original, basic recipe is great!!! We love it. 🩷
Very delicious, I’m a single man; I made this for my dinner today and I’ve already had 4 servings. I’m going to make this tomorrow to divide into two servings and then put them into the freezer for a later day. Thanks for the recipe,
This was my first shepherd’s pie I’ve ever made and the only recipe I will use— it’s that delicious!
After making four times now, the only thing I change up is to increase the sauce ingredients because I like the extra “sauciness.” Beef and veggie mixture I leave as written and increase the “wet” ingredients- again, personal preference for extra sauce. This is so good! Thank you for sharing!
This was incredibly delicious. My husband and I enjoyed it very much and plan to share with friends and make again. Easy to follow and reg-u-lar ingredients that I didn’t cringe at cost of. Flavor profile was spot on. Thank you! It’s nice to have a cool weather dish.
I have been making shepherds pie for years. This recipe is by far the best. I used ground turkey. Delicious!
Excellent
This is delicious! It’s now my go to shepherd’s pie recipe.
Thank you for providing your recipe! I have cooked without a recipe, and the worcestershire, tomato paste and flour were definitely the missing ingredients. My family agreed this “pie” was DEFINTELY better.
We are full and satisfied tonight!
This was outrageously good. Best Shepard’s Pie I ever had.
I made this last night. Totally the best I’ve ever had!!!! Absolutely delicious
Turned out perfectly
I made this with ground venison and it was awesome! Next time, I’ll add more corn, per my 12-year old’s request.
I made this with minced lamb .. and did it in a large glass pan (did the 6 person recipe) .. so it was an equal layer of meat/veg moisture with the potatoes on top. Perfect wedge, with a nice side salad. As a Type 1 Diabetic who likes to try to make yummy recipes to keep blood sugars in a good Time in Range .. this is going to be part of my go to recipe for family. I cut up the remaining portions and they’re in the freezer for reheating for times I’m in a rush!
The Shepherds pie recipe is simply delicious. This is the third time I have made this recipe and it always comes out perfect. This is a family favorite and wonderful to have on a cold winter’s night.
Great recipe for ground venison.
Absolutely delicious! The best shepherds pie I’ve tasted.
Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊
I used impossible ground product instead of beef. I used butter instead of olive oil. I used vegetable broth instead of beef broth. I doubled the recipe.
My daughter told me to make this anytime and she couldn’t tell it wasn’t beef.
I found the seasonings amazing. I did use Parmesan/romano mix. But loved that it wasn’t cheddar. I love cheddar but appreciated a different cheese.
Will make again. Recommend!!! Thank you.
This is absolutely delicious and was a total hit with my family! Thank you! Question – do you have suggestions to make a lower calorie version? Thank you so much
This is an excellent, tasty version of the pie. So easy and so delicious.
Can I freeze this?
I love it it’s great thanks
This is the BEST shepherd’s pie I’ve ever tasted and I’ve tasted many. Everyone asks for this recipe. Pretty much on the weekly rotation during winter months. Thank you!
This is the best Shepards Pie Recipe. My family and friends looked it and look forward to the next time I make it.
Amazing flavour, but would recommend that the potatoes be started first, to cut down on prep time. 😀
This recipe was AMAZING!!!!!! 10/5☆. 3 teens and a 7 year old gobbled this up all gone. Very happy family
Great way to make it. My family loves Shepherds pie. This is the best way to make it Thanks
Very tasty needed more potatoes but very good
Unbelievable! Made 2 of them as one was for my in-laws: Mom phoned me immediately after supper to rave about it and asked me to make it for them again EXACTLY like that. The cook at the bar we were at asked for some. The Parmesan in the potatoes are key and I added a cup or two of cauliflower. Didn’t tell them that. 😎
This recipe was fantastic. I’m a sucker for a good Shepard’s Pie. Super easy recipe to follow. Only thing I would do slightly different is add more veggies but that is a personal preference I love lots Of veggies in my stews and pies. Anyways, if you’re on the fence use my review to make your final decision. You won’t regret it. *I didn’t have frozen carrots on hand so used fresh carrots threw them in when the recipe asked. Initially was afraid the carrots wouldn’t soften but they do during the bake.
love the tomato taste in this recipe
I have been searching for a Shepherd’s Pie recipe for months. I printed your recipe yesterday and decided to give it a try. I had two 12-year-old girls to feed and wanted something different to feed them. I was taking a huge chance because one of them didn’t like the food on her plate to touch each other. She eats one item at a time, never mixing flavors. I cook food so that the flavors complement each other and are to be eaten together. This recipe was exactly what I wanted in an American version of Shepherd’s Pie. The girls gobbled up their portions and absolutely loved the dish almost as much as I did. Thank you for taking the time to create a superb dish.
Sincerely, Rebecca H.
Made a double batch for company and they loved it! It was a huge hit!
One of my favorite recipes of all time. I love serving it to my family, as they always compliment me each and every time!
Love this!!! Thank you!
Made this dish last week with fresh carrots, minced beef and garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Tasted great!
Greetings from The Netherlands!
I made this recipe with elk meat and was blown away with how fast it disappeared out of the pan!
l made too few potatoes, and in my meat mixture l used too much meat (1 1/2 lbs).. and so when out of the oven, it was all too soupy .. but it was my first try!
.. So l took out a serving, spread it out, made more potatoes and re-baked it.
Will let you know, it’s still in there!
lt tastes very good mmmm
Outstanding!!I didn’t have Rosemary or Parsley, but it didn’t matter. I used 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck, canned vegies, and Bob Evans mashed potatoes. It turned out great!!
This is the best shepherds pie I have ever eaten. It’s so savory!!! My fiancé loved it! The only thing I might change is draining the meat before adding seasonings etc. It was very oily but besides that a wonderful meal. This will be my go to recipe from now on. Thanks!
Outstanding recipe, my second go around with it. I went with a bolder approach and added a little more garlic to both the potatoes and meat mix. I also used a little less rosemary and we served with dinner rolls. Next time I’m going to try it with a nice moist cornbread for the side. SO BOMB, thank you for this!
Five stars ⭐️ all eight of us really enjoyed.
This recipe is the best. I make it all the time.
Made a double batch of this recipe with my 12 year old granddaughter today while her grandfather, parents and siblings watched football and ran around the house. She followed the instructions to the letter, except I cut down on the oil a bit. It turned out DELICIOUS! She was so proud of her superb accomplishment! Great recipe to make with a child or grandchild that is old enough to be safely in the kitchen. The expression of pure joy as everyone praised her dish was priceless!
Recipe turned out perfect on the first try! I will definitely be making this again. So excited to have found a simple and delicious Shepherd’s Pie recipe.
It was a hit with my family.
Delicious! Made this for family guests during the holidays and it was a big hit. They said it was the BEST shepherds pie they had ever tasted. I did substitute ready-made Bob Even’s mashed potatoes, instead of making them from scratch and it was delicious…quick and easy, too. Definitely will be making this recipe again!
We loved this version of Shepherd’s Pie, and watched Escape to the Country while enjoying our dinner and felt very cozy and English. I don’t like the reviews where people say all the things they changed, so I won’t go into that (it’s just about what I had on hand etc). I liked working with the instructions and everything came together perfectly.
This was easy enough to cook that my elementary aged nieces were able to help. It was so successful at the dinner table that my 98 yr old Grandma had seconds.
This thing slaps. I made it like three times, will make it again. I made some slight alterations to the recipe when I made it, I didn’t have rosemary or thyme, so I used sage and oregano as spices, I used whole milk in the potatos, and fresh carrots and canned peas for the veggies, still tasted absolutely amazing. I will say, if you do use fresh carrots, cut them small so that they cook throughly.
Either way, we love this at the house.
My mom made this dish growing up but it was super basic. THIS recipe is great! My husband just said I need to start a Favorite Recipe book for our family and put this in it.
This shepherds pie was delicious! We couldn’t stop eating it and I was glad I made a little extra to last us a couple extra meals. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!
This is fantastic!
This is the very best recipe for Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever tried! No complaints from me and many compliments
from my family.
Perfect recipe…however, I skipped the peas and carrots and mostly layered some corn and a miniscule amount into the meat mixture. Thanks for the tips to make more flavorful than I….(My mom) make it.
Easy to follow.
Have you tried freezing it before baking?
I am making double the recipe and there’s no way we’ll eat this all. I have one dish in the oven and the other one assembled.. just not sure about the mashed potatoes being okay to freeze.
REALLY good! Deserves 10 stars. I followed the recipe with a couple minor changes. My potatoes were mashed using butter and cream. No Parmesan or garlic powder. In order to avoid clumping tomato paste I mixed it into and added along with the broth. The veggies were a standard frozen mixture. I’ll be making this often and won’t have to feel guilty throwing away leftover mashed potatoes anymore.
Wonderful dish. I doubled the recipe and that worked fine. My only suggestion is to drain the ground meat/onion mixture before adding the remaining ingredients. The recipe didn’t state that, and I always follow the recipe on my first time out…so was a bit oilier than it should have been. Otherwise, a very tasty dish!!!
I didn’t have a 9×9 pan so I used a 9×13 – in which case I prob should’ve doubled or atleast done 1.5x the recipe to make it fill up higher in the pan- regardless it was delicious ! My husband loved it as well & I’ll definitely make it again.
Can I use a 9x13inch pan or will that be too big? I only have an 8×8 and that seems like it’d be too small
Love this recipe! It was super easy and delicious. Satisfied my craving for a Shepherd’s pie!
Super recipe. Made as directed except used butter instead of oil. Used Angus beef which is 85/15. Drained beef after cooking. Perfectly seasoned.i even ate it after tasting beef mixture. (I rarely eat beef). You get a 15 for ease of preparation. ******** wonderful. Pared with steamed cabbage and corn muffins for a exceptional meal. Thanks again fir the recipe. My family tore into it before I could get a picture.
I made this with gardein beef crumbles and it was absolutely delicious!
This is absolutely delicious, I have made it multiple times, always a hit – easy too 👍👍
I’ve never left a review for a recipe before but this was INCREDIBLE. Absolutely delicious. Such a crowd pleaser. Will definitely be making this again.
I made this dish. Great flavor and easy to put together. It’s going on the dinner rotation list!
Highly recommend this recipe! The instruction was clear and easy to follow and the result was stunningly delicious! Had to replace the parsley with oregano and parmasan with Jarlsberg due to availability, but still very very tasty!
I tried tonight for dinner, it was really good. My husband loved it and said I need to keep this recipe.
Thanks so much
Kathy
This is my family’s absolute favorite recipe we’ve ever had! Easy to make and seasonings are superb! I didn’t have beef broth one time so I used Campbell’s beef consume and it was still amazing!
Delicious. Everyone loved it and had seconds.
This was DELICIOUS! My husband and I are vegetarian so we used Impossible meat substitute for the ground meat, vegan Worcestershire, and vegetable stock instead of beef stock. The recipe came out SO delicious and savory. We will make this again!
I love this recipe. I’ve made it as written several times. This time I decided to tweak it just a little. I had canned my garden potatoes and wasn’t thrilled with the texture, they were supposed to be fries, so I used in this recipe. I also had a half bottle of Guinness so added 2 tablespoons to the filling. I’m done tweaking the recipe. It was amazing
Entire family loved it! Great recipe.
I made the 9 serving version and it tasted great. It called for 3 tablespoons olive oil, but 1 tablespoon would have done it. Next time I’ll strain the meat filling or used less oil, maybe even a tab of butter to saute the onions. Overall the rosemary and thyme made the dish! Thanks.
I hate shepherd’s pie!
It’s my partners favourite so I thought ide treat her to this and I had it for dinner also. I loved it. Making it tonight for the second time
This is a classic dish. I’ve made it several times. Everyone has it raves about it. Using lamb makes it authentic. Great recipe definitely in my rotation.
Fourth time making this. Absolute favorite shepherds pie recipe. Thanks!!
A family favorite. Love this recipe!! Tried the exact recipe, amazing!! Have made it with ground turkey, extra veggies, etc. It always turns out great!
We just had this tonight and it was amazing!! I used ground antelope, didn’t have parmesan cheese, so used cheddar, and eyeballed the seasonings. I probably went over on those, but we like a lot of seasoning. The flavor combination is so good! Try this recipe!! You won’t regret it!
I’ve made this recipe many times it’s so delicious with beef or lamb butbmynpreference is lamb. I use fresh carrots cooked in advance. Then add the frozen peas. I haven’t added the corn as I don’t usually keep them as a staple.
Absolutely the best Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever made.
Outstanding and tasty. Have tried with chicken and just as good. Fun to add other goodies to the blend such as broccoli, peppers ( mild to hot all work), and other sauces than Worcestershire.
I like the idea of using a little butter to saute the onions. I’m going to try that next. I don’t think it will take much with a non-stick skillet. I agree that the herbs and spices made the dish. I made the 6 serving, gave 4 servings to my son and grandkids and was then sad that there wasn’t much left for me!
Made this for hubby 😍 for vday yesterday he loved it ❤️
I agree! I wish I had drained some of the fat prior to adding flour and tomato paste.
Delicious. We loved it!
Can i use fresh carrots?
I did. I just cuded them and half cooked them.
I always use fresh carrots. Small chopped and cook them a minute or 2 longer than the onion so that they’re soft before adding to the meat mixture.
I do! I slice baby carrots and steam in the microwave for a couple minutes before adding to the meat mix. Hope that helps!
I use fresh carrots when using this recipe. I simply cook the onions and carrots together, turns out great.
that’s what I did, sauted fresh carrots and celery with the onions. My hubby doesn’t like peas so that’s what I substituted the peas with. It was good!
I made this with fresh carrots. I boiled 2 with the potatoes, chopped them up and added it to the meat mixture. Turned out great!
Great recipe enjoyed!
My husband doesn’t like peas, so I dice carrots and sauté them with the onions and add frozen cut green beans and corn. For days that I’m feeling lazy, I use refrigerated mashed potatoes and add the other ingredients. This is a great tasting recipe and easy to make.
We used fresh carrots and just boiled them in with the potatoes for half the time until they were fork tender. Chopped them up after and incorporated with the meat mixture. Delish!
I have used diced fresh carrots every time I’ve made this recipe. I cook them with the chopped onion at the beginning, and so far no issues. Hope this helps!
Thee best shepherds pie, I’ve tasted, thank you for the share.. I had used red potatoes with the skin, pretty darn good!!
I always use fresh carrots – I blanch them for a couple of minutes before adding them.
Yes! 🙂
I have found that a good substitute for mixes of rosemary and thyme is herbs de Provence.
This recipe is so flavorful, make it as a favor for my wife when I have business travel scheduled so she can relax and not cook for one.
Highly recommend this.
I made this today and it was delicious!
I used fresh carrots that I had diced and boiled. Also, I didn’t have frozen corn or peas, so I used canned French cut beans.
Made this and the family loved it!
Hi, thanks for the great recipe! I’ve made this a bunch of times. Usually when my kids come over to wat my food lol. Cheap and easy! Always a big hit! I follow the recipe because it never needs adjustments for me. Re-heats great but I hardly ever have leftovers =/
Made this for my fiancé and very pleased with the taste and results. We loved it!
It’s so delicious the whole family loves it including my picky toddler!
This is the first time making this dish in general. THANK YOU! This recipe is perfection.
Made a double recipe exactly as written except for no Parmesan in the potatoes because I didn’t have any. It was so good. This will go into the rotation for sure. Also a great dish for taking to other people.
Delicious!!! So easy to prepare 🙂 My grandaughter almost finished all of it!! 😆
Awesome shepherd’s pie!
Can this be frozen?
Yes… I have made 3 casserole dishes, and usually freeze 2. Still tastes great.
YES! Have done so many times! Both prior to baking, to give away. And after baking, leftovers for future busy day! Both reheat great! Great recipe!
Made this tonight and it was sooo good. I thought an entire stick of butter seemed too much so I used 6 T. And the potatoes needed more liquid so I added some milk. All in all worthy of repeat!
Yes. I find it’s best to freeze before you cook it in the oven and when you bake it later, cover for 20 minutes and then bake uncovered another 30 minutes.
I cooked this for my parents and sister as an early Christmas gathering. The direction in which the world is going, we must make every moment a moment of celebration and gratitude while we can. And so, this meal offered much comfort at a time when the world has gone absolutely mad.
Back to the recipe: I made this the night before as part of my ‘Old School Lunches’ themed menu, which my parents adored (for afters, we had Bread and Butter pudding). Just make sure to take it out the fridge an hour in advance so it gets to room temperature. I served it piping hot! People said it was aromatic, full bodied, and the mash to meat ratio made it a hearty meal all on its own with no sides necessary. It is the perfect meal on a cold winter’s day. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Wow! This recipe is flavor packed and hearty. Perfect for a cold winter night. I’m currently making this recipe like every other week and it goes fast! Thank you!!
So yummy! It made it in to my recipe card box.
This is my absolute favorite Shepherd’s Pie recipe. Also, my family’s favorite to eat! 😋
Tried it tonight and it is the best
I made this for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with both adults and grandkids. We loved it and it will be a regular item on our menu! Thank you!
I never comment on recipes but feel that I owe it to this one because it basically keeps me alive… We make this for dinner at least once or twice a week and it’s so easy, gets you good nutrition, and tastes absolutely amazing! I use white wine instead of bone broth sometimes for extra flavor. I usually make more mashed potatoes than it calls for and add its ingredients to taste (usually end up using half a stick of butter, not full.) Excellent, classic recipe.
I’ve made this recipe twice and it is a big hit, especially when re-heated the next day. I substituted a few ingredients with what I had on hand (celery and bell pepper instead of chopped onions, pizza sauce instead of tomato paste and basil instead of the dried herbs). I also omitted the cheese and garlic powder from the mashed potatoes.
I was wondering what the recommended oven temperature and heating time is? Thank you for this wonderful “comfort food” recipe.
Best Shepherd’s Pie recipe hands down. Only thing I add is a pinch of sage and a bay leaf while simmering (which I remove before putting it all together for the oven).
This is such a great recipe. My whole family loves it , even the kids. We use grass fed only beef that we purchase from a local farmer and it has the best flavor which really adds another level of depth to the recipe. This one’s a keeper!!!
Absolutely great. Just like I had in England but without the corn. That is an American thing!
i was CRAVING shepherd’s pie for some reason and I found this recipe!
1) I love LOVE the pictures showing step by step instructions, amazing.
2) I added a lil sprinkle sprinkle of curry and nutmeg and it was chef’s kiss and broiled it at the very end for 5 minutes
3) This was DELICIOUSSSS, love this recipe, sent this to my friend.
I have been making this recipe for years now! It is a family favorite even for the kiddos!
Absolutely delicious! I add crispy bacon pieces for extra flavor.
I made this with ground elk and it was amazing. I call it Hunter’s Pie
Love it
Last night, I made short ribs and mashed potatoes. Was wondering what I could do with the leftovers until I stumbled upon this recipe. Used the mashed potatoes for this. Very easy and delicious! Tomorrow, will used the short ribs for burritos. 🙂
Normally I don’t review or comment on recipes, but this one was PHENOMENAL! The recipe was so easy to make and lasted about 10 minutes in our home until the dish was EMPTY. A total win!!
Best ever! I’ve made this several times and it never last long in my family. I will never make any other kind of Shepards pie but this one.
Tried this for the first time tonight- excellent and much more straightforward to put together than I anticipated. A win and will definitely make this again!
Excellent but more mashed potatoes!! Will certainly make again
Made it with leftover beef brisket Amazing!!
Can I freeze this? If yes, at what temperature and how long?
It’s a gift to a friend expecting identical twins!
Thanks!!
Pretty good I didn’t add Parmesan in the mashed potatoes I made extra potatoes and added more garlic salt and the milk. I’m adding tex mex cheese half way thru cooking 😄 I’m picky I always add extra ingredients…
OMG, this was fantastic! I rarely cook but really wanted to give this a try. Being a cooking newbie, all of the seasonings were just bought and unopened at the time I needed them. The time it took me to open everything caused my meat mixture to start to run dry. I had to add more broth so there would actually be liquid for which to bring to a boil and simmer. I probably used 2 to 2 1/2 cups of broth! Other than being hectic for a bit, it turned out just fine. The mashed potato topping was amazing! I’ll use that recipe for mashed potatoes in the future! The Shepherds Pie came out golden and bubbly delicious. To reduce stress, next time I’ll measure out dry ingredients first. All my spices are now open so that issue won’t happen again. If I can make it, ANYONE CAN! I GIVE IT 5 STARS!!!
Hi, love this recipe. Can I make ahead and freeze . If so, should it be baked first or not.
Thanks
I have never ever liked shepards pie. I found this recipe when we were trying to find a meal to serve at a Woman’s shelter/ home. Everybody loved it so much I felt I should be an adult and try it again myself. I was shocked at how good this was! We are now making this a part of our menu rotation at home. It was not difficult to make and the only suggestion I would make is to double the mashed potatoes.
Perfect in every way! We enjoy this especially on cold nights.
I’m not sure if I’ve commented on this recipe before but I am happy to do so again. It’s absolutely delicious! This is my second time making it, and my husband loves it. I love it! My husband commented that I need to make it more than once a year. It’s flavorful and just a good hearty meal. I love a great casserole! I mix and add a little more potatoes and milk together on top. What I also like is that I have most ingredients already with the exception of the parmesan. Thankfully, I had it in stock. Can’t go wrong with this dish for family or guests.
I made it but with a few tweaks hear and there. Like I used sour cream as well as a little whipping cream with the milk, in the potatoes. I also put cheese over it all and cooked till the top is crisp. It it awesome!
I took it to work for the guys I work with. One of the bosses said I could keep my job if I make it once a week. He is going to pay for the ingredients for it. It’s a hit.
Trying your recipe it is similar to last one I made but i forgot where i got that e-recipe so here we are. It’s coming now and looks really good. I’m using potatoes leftovers from Thanksgiving and added more cheese. Our favorite is the Mexican mix of 4 cheeses and I put a layer over the meat mixture and again to top the potatoes 😋 My son was just glad we are almost out of Thanksgiving leftovers so this dish didn’t have ham or turkey in it 😆
Very flavorful and easy to make! Since I did not have any beef broth on hand, I added a brown gravy mix with same amount of water and omitted the flour. It was delicious! Also no Parmesan so I used a shredded Tex mex cheese mix.
You’re making me HUNGRY Sue!! LoL!! In all the right ways may I add!! I’m a huge cheese head meself an would see myself doin the exact same thing in the next few nights whenst I set forth to make this dish for myself an the wife for the very first time ever!!
This was amazing! My new go to recipe.
Wow! I just made this for dinner and consider myself a bit of a connoisseur, this recipe is amazing! I didn’t change a thing and I’m glad I didn’t. Thank you for sharing this with the world 😋
Excellent recipe!
This recipe is the bomb! I have it bookmarked and I make it all the time in winter! 5 stars
Love, love, love this recipe! So tasty. I used bags of frozen veggies and (gasp) instant mashers due to time crunch.
My family loves it, well done! Thanks! 😊
Amazing!
Doubled the garlic and used 4 potatoes, fresh italian parsley, and cooked in a cast iron pot.
I have been used to a simple French Canadian recipe for Shepparda pie.
I decided to make a more robust version for hunt camp and came across this recipe.
What a hit!!
I followed the recipe except for the fresh garlic and half and half.
I used the equivalent of 4 to 5 garlic cloves and 4 table spoons of sour cream instead of half and half (probably a lot of butter in the potatoes also.)
Definitely a keeper!
This is my go-to recipe when I have friends over since it easily feeds a large group of people! I substitute the corn for green beans and it’s absolutely perfect! Always hits the spot – especially now that cold weather is settling in.
Loved your beef shepherd pie but today I am try turkey shepherd pie!
I’ve made this before and it was delicious! I’ve recently moved, don’t have an oven and I’m hoping someone could tell me if I could completely do this on the stovetop in a cast iron. I’ve yet to try a baked meal fully on the stove but I’m getting tired of strictly the stovetop. Help??
I do it all in my big Dutch oven on the stove top. Make as directed. After topping with the potatoes just pop the lid on for a few minutes (especially if you add cheese on top). One dirty dish 😊
Great recipe, really is the best.
The best shepherd’s pie recipe. Everybody loved it!
Is a great dish. It’s amazing !
Delicious. My new go to meal. I modified it by adding it a 4mins broil to get the golden color.
Easy to make, tastes absolutely lovely. It’s our favourite 🙂
Yummy – definitely will make again.
I used 1/2 of butter called for and it was still fine.
This is simply delicious! Admittedly, I made a few hacks as I was too lazy to run out to the grocery store, so I used what I had on hand. For the vegetables, I used a 10oz frozen steamer bag of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, and corn.) I did not cook it, but thawed it from frozen. I also didn’t have tomato paste on hand so I used ketchup. Finally, I used pre-made mashed potatoes (Bob Evans original.) I prepared the potatoes per the package instructions and then added in the garlic powder and parmesan cheese as directed by this recipe. It was fabulous, hacks and all! Thank you for sharing the recipe! Next time I’ll try to have the called-for ingredients on hand to be true to the recipe!
I love this recipe I have made it loads of times and it’s delicious!! Is it possible to freeze the leftovers? We always have some left, has anyone put the extra in the freezer to reheat at a later date?
Made this for the first time last night. Excellent recipe. The only changes I would add a bit more salt and then more vegetables. Excellent Flavors.
Made this recipe tonight for my husband and I. We absolutely loved it! My husband said it was his favorite Shepherd’s Pie yet! Thank you very much!
This is really good! I would probably add more water, and eliminate rosemary. Otherwise it was delicious!
I made this for my family and they absolutely loved it. I did add a little of my own seasoning touch. And it made the house smell amazing. I say this because I’m not a chef. I’ve had to teach myself to cook basics.
This was amazing. I am retiring my old recipe😂😂😂. My family loves this one and so easy to make. Makes two and froze one!
Loved it. I eliminated the tomato paste – food allergy. I made a few other changes since I didn’t have all the ingredients but it was still really good. Easy to follow instructions and so much better than my family’s shepherds pie. Thanks for sharing.
This is a simple peasant dish but the recipe is fairly complex – layering on flavor after flavor – and although it’s still in the oven I’ve already tasted both the potato and the stew and I know it’s going to be great. Thank you!
Superb. I followed the recipe but threw in a splash of steak sauce in the meat, put a couple tbsp of parmesan in the potatoes, and layered cheddar on top. Wonderful meal.
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Best Shepard pie I have ever had
I made this using the exact recipe and it was delicious. So easy. Could I freeze this before baking?
I have, defrosted, then baked till heated through! Delish and no issues!
Was a little too salty, but other than that, is a very good recipe. Nice county comfort food
Great recipe , it came out 👍 I didn’t have the tomato paste so I just used some pasta sauce., I added some chopped green peppers because I had a bunch. Yummy 😋
Huge hit! My whole family loved this. I omitted the flour, and it turned out fine. I also sprinkled the parm cheese on top instead of mixing into potatoes. Super hearty and flavorful!
This was delicious!! Thank you for the recipe.
5stars!! Followed recipe to the letter. Really tasty 😋
Wowwww!! I mean there are no words! This was beyond amazing. However i did add more parm and Mozarella 5 mins before the baking process was over. Best Sheperds pie ive made thus far. Thanks so much for the recipe
Great recipe!
We love this recipe; added a few things to the mixture that I had on hand. How do you get the potatoes on top to brown without using the Broil option. Thanks for this.
This is the best Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever had. I’m definitely making it again!
Would chicken or vegetable broth be an ok substitution for the beef broth? Trying to save a trip to the grocery store!
The best “shepherds pie” I’ve ever made.
The wife liked it the first time, so I re-did it tonight. “One dish meal, cool, clean-up will be easy!”. Kitchen looks like a war zone. Granted, running the mashed potatoes through a french mill was OCD. This is a nice recipe, great for a fall meal and can stand re-heating for nights 2 & 3. I have to be careful not to make it too often, but will again.
Recipe is as true to the roots of Shepard’s pie as you get.
Simple to follow and end result is an incredible meal. (Being from UK- I used lamb to make Shepards pie, Va beef making cottage pie).
Good swap/alternative- swap out parmesan cheese for herb/garlic goat cheese crumble or herb/garlic cream cheese in the potatoes.
So like what my made when I was a kid.
Thank you too for noting the difference between shepherd’s pie and cottage pie. 😊
Use RAMEKINS instead of baking dish. Easy to serve and save for future meals. A solid recipe.
What a great dish! It took me a little longer to prepare but well worth the time. The only change I made was I roasted the veggies.
Delicious! My family is very happy tonight!
Perfect dish for a cool fall evening.
Delicious followed the recipe and my family loved it.
Have made this several times and is always a huge hit! When my son comes home from the Navy, this is always requested!
My family loves this recipe! It is my go to “Shepherds Pie/Cottage Pie” recipe. I tried using a mix of ground, sweet, Italian sausage and ground beef (my hubby likes it this way). I also added extra veggies, whatever I like; frozen carrots, peas, green beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and my favorite addition, mushrooms (baby bella or white). The mushrooms give it a meaty texture, without adding extra meat. Adding these extra veggies and mushrooms make the dish a bit more healthy and I can make two casseroles, one to eat (with plenty of leftovers) and a second casserole to freeze!
Delicious! So easy and very comforting!
Hi I’ve made the meat mixture which smells divine could you tell me what half and half is is it single cream and milk by any chance thank you from Blackburn England
Just passing through and read your comment, half and half is equal parts cream and whole milk. Hope that helps! 😉
Yes, it is half cream and half whole milk.
Yes is actually 🙂 sorry nobody responded in time!
Sirena from Cooollldddddd Minneapolis, MN.
Based on my trips to England, you don’t have anything quite like it. I would explain it as half whole milk/half heavy (whipping) cream. Thicker than milk, thinner than heavy cream. HTH
I like this recipe better than the one I’ve been using — beef broth/gravy rather than regular tomato sauce. I use frozen green beans instead of peas. Really yummy — thanks!
Excellent deep flavor 👌. My family loved it. Very easy to prepare. I used the Costco pre-made mashed potatoes so that was a time saver. I will definitely make this dish again. I added celery and green onions too because I had them on hand and wanted to use them.
First timer for Shepards pie. This got the approval from 3 different generations 🙂 it is requested for Thanksgiving this year. Thank you for sharing!!!!
Very tasty and easy to make.
I cooked and put everything together the day before and baked the”pie” the next evening.
My husband enjoyed it and I am hoping he will enjoy the leftovers, too!
I followed the recipe as written. Next time I might try a cauliflower in place of the potatoes.
Sorry if this has already been addressed, but can this recipe be frozen for meal prep?
Outstanding!!!I am retired and now the cook in our house, love trying new recipes ! This is a go to now!!!
Thank you
Best shepherd’s pie I’ve ever made! The whole family loves it!!
This was, without, the absolute best shepherds pie.
I’ve tried a lot of different recipes. A lot. Many of them were good but it felt like they were… missing something, y’know?
This one was actually perfect.
AS-IS.
No changes required. None. Not one.
My incredibly picky child who has never liked shepherds pie LOOOOOOOVED this one. Multiple helpings. Was hoping we’d have leftovers for tonight. Nope, none. Not a single piece. We nearly licked the dish clean.
I s’pose there is one thing I would change next time:
Doubling it.
My family goes crazy for this dish. I use a mixture of parmesan and an extra sharp Welsh white cheddar in the potatoes and as a topping
I only have canned mixed peas and carrots. Can I use them instead?
Certainly. It just won’t taste as good. I would recommend adding them right before you assemble the pie since they are already so mushy and fully cooked.
You just have to drain them well and wait to add them about 2-3 minutes into the simmer process since they’re already thawed.
I did this and just drained any liquid before adding the veggies! It worked out well.
Yes.
Would I be able to freeze this?
This was delish! My whole family loved it and already talking about when I’ll make again! 👍🏼☺️😋
I made this for the first time tonight and it is excellent! I’ve never eaten or made a shepherd’s/cottage pie before. Will definitely be making it again in the future.
Excellent and easy! (used pre-made potatoes)
This is the best Shepard’s Pie recipe ever! I’ve tried a different one but this one is so delicious and creamy and easy to make! I’ve made it with gold potatoes the last few times and they make the top creamier too. My 90 yr old mom loves this so it’s our new favorite meal! Thanks for sharing!
Delicious. We will be having this again!
Our favorite shepherds pie recipe. I usually use 1 tablespoon of herbs de provence instead of the individual herbs listed in the recipe, and sometimes we replace half the potatoes with sweet potatoes. I always need to make a double recipe in a 9×11 pan or else we never have any leftovers.
My family loves this one 💗
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Great recipe and a definite keepe!
Excellent especially mixing beef and Lamb
My picky husband asked for this to be put into the rotation – WIN!!!
Loved it!!
Easy to make and delicious
My family loves this dish! I have made it twice. The second time, I substituted the tomato paste for ketchup (since I was out of tomato paste) and it still worked out well. Side note: for my family of four, I make double that way there are leftovers for lunch the next day.
To make for the purpose of freezing, do I need to bake it or just do that after it thaws?
I have made this recipe a handful of times now. It always turns out delicious, and it’s so easy. Thank you!
This was good but a little bland. Added a 1/2 pkg of mushroom onion soup mix and more beef broth. This is a keeper. Thanks for sharing
Wow! My first attempt at shepherds pie and everyone loved it!!! Definitely added to my list of yummy food to make. Thank you!
This is one of our favorites especially when the weather starts to turn a little chilly. I make it according to the recipe and it turns out beautifully everytime. Wonderful comfort food and not a lot of work. Thank you Amanda for another winner!
What an excellent dish, this recipe ROCKS, MY wife loves it and so do I, the favor is out ofthis world!
Absolutely the most delicious Shepherds Pie I’ve ever made. I didn’t have all the ingredients. Substituted 1 can cream corn and 1 can sweet corn. Didn’t add to the meat, I layered it on top. Used Better Than Bouillon to make my broth. Used tomato sauce instead of paste and no onions. It came out incredible!
Can you premake this and then put it in the oven the next day?
Delicious and oh, so yummy! I made it exactly as it was written, and my entire family loved this recipe – even my picky eater son!
Very good..I put it together a little differently..but, the exact ingredients….
I’m making it right now it does not say to drain the ground meat?
This is my first time ever making a cottage pie and the results are fantastic. I followed your recipe and it is absolutely delicious! Thank you.
We absolutely LOVE this dish. It’s a frequent meal in cold weather. The seasoning is perfect! Yummy!!
I really enjoyed this and would recommend this recipe! Thank you!!
My kids are addicted to this and can eat almost a whole recipe in one sitting. I follow the recipe exactly except I use half cup each of frozen corn and peas, and 1-1.5 cup fresh finely chopped carrots. Sometimes add a handful of chopped fresh green beans. Very easy and delicious.
Great recipe. Very tasty and best part, easy to make. Good directions.
Excellent and easy to follow directions.
I made a small change for family preferences. Deleted the corn and peas. Used chopped Celery instead.
Found that the meat mixture was a little bland for my taste. Will increase worcestershire next time.
Loved the taste of the mashed potatoes with parmesean cheese in it.
Soooo good. I added diced fresh portobello mushrooms, and left out the peas. Used ground beef, and used a little bit more Worcestershire sauce. Next time we’ll be adding a bit more the potato as it did create a thin layer.
This is amazing. I could just eat the filling! The spice mixture is perfect and it’s easy!
Great recipe! My grandmother used to make shepards pie for me as a kid, and I always loved it. This is the closest recipe to hers. The only thing I do differently is add biscuits to the pie. I layer my baking dish with biscuits and cook for about 5 minutes than I add the meat, potatoes and cheese. The biscuits go so well topped with brown gravy when done! Awesome recipe, thanks for sharing!
This was DELICIOUS! I shredded some parm on top too.
Absolutely delicious! I decided to try a different recipe & omg I’m soooo glad I did 🙂
I meant a can of RoTel tomatoes not cantaloupes LOL
This is a wonderful recipe but the only thing I had different than yours is a cantaloupe tomatoes and before I put the mashed potatoes on top put a can of cream corn mine is off the chain too
In case any vegetarians are looking to try a meatless version, I’m happy to report that this recipe was delicious with beyond beef. I kept everything the same besides that swap.
I didn’t have any beef so I had to use ground Turkey and this was amazing im definitely going to be making this as often as I can without getting sick of it. Literally 10/10 my husband loved it & my toddler even ate it and she is so so picky! Must try
Things I did differently were, used beef bone broth and mixed veggies I had in the fridge. Didn’t add Parmesan cheese to the potatoes. Taste delicious, definitely will make it again. Used lamb.
My sisters and I do a weekly dinner swap and have done so for almost three years. I made this Shepherd’s Pie early on and it has consistently been the most requested repeat dish. It comes together easy and is just so yummy! Thanks for a terrific recipe and easy-to-follow instructions!
Yes very nice.
ONLY YOUR SHEPHERD PIE IS THE BEST WITH ALL THOSE SEASONS AND EVEN PARMESAN CHEESE ADDED MAKING IT DELICIOUS.MOST PERSON DO NOT SEASON THIER PIE SO IT FAR FROM DELICIOUS YOUR PIE IS FIRST CLASS
Make this for bingo night in a retirement community. They rave over it. Have never had any left over. Thanks for making me a favorite person here.
Recipe was delicious. I added a cup and a half broth and it was still no juice when I took it out of the oven.
This was so good! Loved everything about it.
It was a hit! All my kids and their friend’s loved it for dinner! Great recipe, thank you! 5 stars!!
I use this with half ground lamb and half Venison. Added some extra garlic, And used garlic, mashed cauliflower potatoes. Made it Keto friendly and it was delicious. I’m not keto but my family is and I still enjoyed it.
Im cooking this tomorrow night…looks yummy. I’m going to try the lamb..my family loves lamb.
Hi, I’m making this to take a meal to our son and daughter in laws house. They just had our first grandchild. 🩷 and this is my son’s favorite meal. I also make it GF since he has Celiac disease. Anyway, I am tripling the recipe so I’m wondering if I should use 3 sticks of butter in the potatoes. Seems like a lot!
Delicious!
I added more worsty-sauce, as I was working with more beef, and A FEW teaspoons of miso. The miso adds a great depth and more umami to beef 🙂
This is the best shepherd’s pie. My husband said he loved this dish. I looked it up on a Google search. He loves it!
This was excellent! I did not have tomato paste, so I used 2 tbs of tomato soup and it still came out very flavorful! Definitely a keeper!
LOL I use instant mashed potatoes, an envelope of baby reds because I am always in a hurry and maybe a little lazy, everyone loves this recipe, the substitution is good for busy weekday meals. 😉
I did this recipe and found it to be delicious. Top with cheddar cheese.
We made it with 1.5 lb of ground lamb.
Also use fresh thyme and rosemary. 2 tsp of each. Delish!
Wonderful! Just like my Mum used to make. I made it in foil dishes for the freezer and pull them out when I’m too tired to cook.
Made this couple of times now and came back here to leave a review. I omitted rosemary and thyme and used Bob Evans traditional mashed potatoes. I highly recommend a family size package. This pie is better with more potatoes. I also sprinkled some thick cut shredded cheddar cheese and broiled the pie for couple of minutes at the end of cooking time. Pie came out beautiful and delicious. Really quick to put together with pre-made potatoes. Hope this helps someone.
This IS the best Shepard’s Pie recipe!! (I was recently going to try another and my husband said “Why?? Nothing can be better than the one you make!”) My family (kids too) love it! It’s my go to for the first brisk Fall day and a frequent meal in the winter!
(For our palettes though I eliminated the rosemary and thyme! )
I use this as my base recipe for venison shepards pie. I add a little extra worcestershire and whip my potatoes to peaks to get nice golden tips when baking. Great go-to recipe!
Delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
My husband suddenly decided that he wanted Shepherd’s Pie, which I had never made. This recipe was so easy to follow and the flavor was outstanding! I’ll definitely be making this a regular menu item!
This was so delicious! I loved the seasoning of the meat part. So good!
This was so yummy! I didn’t have any tomato paste but I was still really pleased with the result! I’ll add the tomato paste next time!
My go to Shepards pie recipe! I double the recipe and freeze the extra pie for another day! Simple and delicious. Makes a great portable meal for new parents or sick loved ones too!
DELICIOUS RECIPE!! ** I would recommend doubling the amount of potatoes – as the recipe is, the layer of potatoes when spread on top comes out as a very thin layer and the meat mixture kind of boils over the top of the potatoes while it’s in the oven because the layer of potatoes is too thin.
I’ve made this multiple times now for different people and is currently my go to recipe for shepherd’s pie.Nobody has drowned it in ketchup!!!! There’s no need to. The gravy is wonderful and very tasty. I will teach it to my granddaughters, who absolutely love it, so that they will utilize it as their “go to” shepherd’s pie recipe. Thank you for this awesome recipe 😊
Love the shepherds pie. Very easy and fast and the addition of Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste is wonderful
We loved it! We are having leftovers tonight. What is the best way to reheat? Thank you.
This was super delicious! Everyone had seconds and really enjoyed it. Served 3 hungry adults.
My little sister very like it 😊😁
I tried this recipe, it tasted delicious. The only issue was, when cutting the pie, it kind of fell apart lol. How did you get the potatoes to sit firm on top of the meat mixture? Your picture looks like an actually piece cut from a pie.
I would make this again, but with several changes. The basic beef taste with the beef broth was good. But I will definitely use half or less of the rosemary and thyme, only 1 1/2 lbs of potatoes, and use a pan larger than 9X9.
I made it tonight and I can say it’s the best cottage pie I’ve ever made.
We love this in our house. I’ve done both lamb and beef- I do like the lamb better but can be harder to get. I do cheat though and use the ready made mashed potatoes in the fridge section and heat them up and use on top. This is definitely my go to recipe.
Best shepherds pie recipe I’ve made. I had my mother in law over for dinner last night and everyone loved it. ” so Lovely”…from my mother in law 😍😋💖
Thank you!
My husband loves it. Nothing more to be said. 😂
Excellent comfort food. I put it in two pans and froze one for later. The frozen one was better than the first. I also use Bob Evans prepared mashed potatoes. Super easy and So good.
Can this be made in a slow cooker?
At what temperature??
The recipe says 400 uncovered for 25-30 minutes. Turned out perfect!
I have made this recently at least 5 times now, and it is 5 star. Absolutely delicious all the way around. Don’t be afraid to modify and improvise as you see fit. I had to add just a touch of water to the meat filling for consistency, and have used different ingredients based on what I have on hand but it always comes out. The seasoning for the meat is delicious. Thank you for this recipe!
Your recipes are very easy to follow. Food tastes like you worked hours in the kitchen.
First time attempting Shepherds Pie. At first the ingredient list was a little intimidating but I gathered everything together before I started and it was quite easy. I used lamb, also a first for me, and loved the results. I will definitely make this again.
Deeeeelicious! Its the best recipe for Fall comfort foods! Highly recommended.
I make it with lamb and it’s delicious. Great shepherds pie recipe, if you like shepherd pie I suggest you try this one. YUMMY
I made this last night for my family, increasing the recipe a bit and I used cheddar cheese. It was delicious, the only problem is there wasn’t enough left for lunch. Thank you for sharing.
What a hit! Since I used 93% ground beef I did have to add a little more beef stock (I also used lower sodium). My husband and I are not fans of rosemary so it was left out all together. It was so balanced and full of flavor! I offered it to everyone available in the house (total of 3 men plus myself) and even the picky eater ate 2 helpings! Nobody added additional table salt either!! Huge win for me!!
This is the only recipe I use for my cottage pies. It’s so good!
I love this recipe. It’s officially in my rotation. It’s honestly perfect as is but I always add a bit more tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
Hi Thank you so much for your recipe, It was a
Hit ! All my friends loved it .
This is the best Shepherds Pie I have ever eaten. Very easy to make.
My wife made a cottage pie for me and it was pretty good, but I decided to try and make one myself. After making this, she loves this recipe more than her own, (which was her mother’s) Definitely a good meal.
Loved the shepherds piie
Savory! I added cheddar cheese on the top.
This recipe turned out awesome. Great flavor. I followed the recipe except I used packaged mashed potatoes.
Followed to a T except for packaged mash potatoes
great
It was very good and had a lot of flavor
Excellent dish! I was out of Worcestershire Sauce so I substituted with a little A1 Sauce and it still came out delicious. I did also make the potatoes first because it took me a while to peel, cut and boil them, and I didn’t want the meat to be sitting out that long. Doubled the recipe for my family of 6 and it was a hit👍👍
I’ve been eating shepherd’s pie for many decades..if you think about it it’s been 60 years of eating shepherd’s pie, and still not tired of eating it..!!!!🤙🤩
Very delicious. Straigh forward instructions except whether to drain fat from cooking hamburger. I chose to drain
Amazing!!!! I made this tonight and my picky 13 year old, and husband both said put this on the regular rotation. Let’s not get seconds so we can have leftovers for lunch.
Delicious
Does this freeze well?
I’ve made other Shepherd’s Pie recipes in the past and they’ve always been bland and too juicy or too dry, this one had the perfect amount of spices and liquid, also adding the flour helped to thicken what liquid there was to create more of a gravy than a soup. I appreciated that addition. For the potatoes, I think people need to make them the way they prefer their mashed potatoes. I added a few more potatoes and added more salt, a little cheddar cheese and sprinkled paprika on top before baking. I also went out on a limb and added some French’s crispy fried onions on top of the beef mixture before adding the potatoes, just to add a little umph. I agree with the other comments, it takes longer and makes less than described. I spent exactly 2 hours, from start to finish and it fed 4, and that’s if one of the 4 is a small child so in reality, you’ll probably yield enough for 3 hungry folks. Enjoy! This is a fantastic recipe and one that’s easily tweaked to your taste. That’s what I love about cooking. In Sinatra’s words, “I did it my way”
AMAZING- top 10 of my fave dishes, hands down. I increased recipe by 50% for more servings, used fresh rosemary & added dash of nutmeg to the mashed potatoes; and I’ll add that 1/2 block of cream cheese is another fantastic cheese to use instead of Parmesan too.
Thank you for the great recipe!
Excellent recipe! Made this gluten free, using a heaping tablespoon of potato starch vs the 2 Tbs of flour. I also used instant mashed potatoes to simplify that step, doctoring up per the recipe. Really great flavor all around!
I just tried it, it is yummy!!!!!!! I’m keeping this recipe.
This is a really good recipe that I have made several times. This time I made it for my husband, who is in Rehab following brain surgery. He has not been interested in eating, but tonight when I take some to him, I bet his appetite comes back! I have substituted both already prepared and quick cooked mashed potatoes but nothing beats mashed potatoes from scratch.
Hi, thank you for this recipe! I have made it many times and often gift it as a freezer meal. I am wondering if anyone has made this GLUTEN FREE? What can I use instead of the flour to thicen up the gravy?
Thank you in advance!!
I use corn starch personally.
I made this with gluten-free flour blend (a 1-1 substitute) and it worked great. I would think corn starch, arrowroot, or tapioca flour would all also work well.
Use cornstarch! Double the quantity.
I use Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1:1 flour and it doesn’t taste any different!
I used gluten free flour and gluten free Worcestershire sauce
Ive never really been good at cooking, i wanted to surprise my husband with a home cooked meal and surprised him with this dish, it turned out phenomenal, he said this was the best thing ive ever cooked before, 10/10!
You can thicken with tapioca flour. Works like a charm.
So easy and yummy
I made this for dinner and it is sooooo good. Thank you so much for the recipe. Definitely a keeper.
Made this for my daughter’s 9/1 Harry Potter party, and everyone loved it- teens , 20s, and 50s. 😃 I am making it again tonight for dinner. Tip: Start hearing water for potatoes as the meat cooks to save on time.
I made this with beyond meat and nondairy milk it came out very good!
I tried it, never having made it before. I didn’t have enough beef. We are a house full of bachelor’s. So I used Jimmy Dean regular sausage to round it out. Made the stick out of that beef bullion paste in a jar. Extra veggies.
I was letting it cool. Came back and they were treating into it. I was lucky to come away with all my fingers attached
Love your critique and humor and am impressed enough with your comments to make it Thurs. evening for a hungry group of assorted aged folks coming for a Bible Study (college students to elderly!) to try it with confidence! Thank you for a great smile!
Made this for dinner and the taste was sooo good!
Loved this! First time cooking a meal I loved when I was back in school, man this hits the spot. Tastes amazing!
Incredible work making the recipe easy-to-follow 🙌
super delicious recipe it’s the only one I make now!
Incredibly delicious! So savory. I used fresh carrots since my family hates peas and they worked beautifully. I used left over mashed potatoes which I had on hand. Just so yummy! Thank you!
Very good, used 1.5 lb ground beef but did not increase spices. I wanted it mild. Kids liked it.
Delicious recipe! I made this vegan with TVP, homemade Worcestershire sauce, and soy milk and it was a great dinner for a fall night. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
If you want to triple the recipe make sure you check amount of each ingredient because they aren’t all tripled. Look it potato amounts and butter. After corrections it was great
Delicious!!
I used Costco mashed potatoes and I doctored them up.
My family luved it.
My go to Sheppard’s pie recipe. Made it a hand full on times with whatever leftover meat I had left. Perfect for clearing out the fridge.
I’ve been making Shepard’s Pie for years now but decided to try your recipe. I’m glad I did! My husband loved it. The Parmesan cheese instead of cheddar was a winner. The extra butter in the potatoes made them smooth and flavorful. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks
Was delicious and simple to assemble 💜
This recipe is amazing. Full of so much flavor and is easy to prepare. My family loves the taste of this very special dish.
I absolutely loved this! I did add about a teaspoon of A-1 sauce and extra garlic to the beef, and about a 1/4 teaspoon more salt in both layers and pepper in the taters, but I loved this!! I learned the hard way not to make the potatoes first or they’re hard to spread, but it was so delicious anyway! I made this for myself for my birthday dinner. Thank you!!
I made this recipe today. My husband and I both love it. The flavors are great!! The only thing I would say is you need to change your prep time. No way it only takes 20 minutes. I was in my kitchen for 2 hrs. before I even put it in the oven.
I’ve made this for my daughter several times — she really enjoys it!!!! DEFINITELY takes a whole lot longer than 20 minutes to prepare, and I am an experienced cook. Still, definitely worth making! Thank you for the recipe!
This was easy to do, though took longer than my standard and less sophisticated version. The tastiest Shepherd’s Pie I have ever had – seconds were requested all round!
Very good recipe. 2nd time made I cut the herb amounts in half so not as strong tasting. For some family members they liked it better. But truly look forward to eating this Shepherd’s Pie!!!
Best Shepard’s pie I ever made
The recipe was perfection!
This has become our favorite shepherd pie recipe! I’ve taken it to a grieving family who was not only appreciative, but they loved it as well. Surprisingly, I don’t have rosemary, so that was left out.
Tonight I used mashed cauliflower in place of the potatoes, so I’m sure it won’t be AS good, because potatoes are just better, but I’m so looking forward to it! 23 minutes to go!
Thank you.
Made the recipe and everyone loved it. My only lazy “gripe” is that recipes should have a Metric measurement toggle button.
This recipe was delish. The gravy is very savory. I doubled it but only used half a teaspoon rosemary and it tasted heavenly.
Loved this! First time I tried making shepherd’s pie!
Made this in my cast iron and it turned out perfectly! I used about 5 medium sized potatoes, but would probably use 2 more next time. I like a thicker potato layer. Otherwise very delicious!
My first time and it was easy enough. Everyone loved it! But it only served four of us-not six.
Amazing recipe I’ve made it three times now and it’s super simple and easy to follow instructions. Each time I make it I make some modifications if I don’t have certain ingredients, and it still comes out flawless. 100% recommend
Freakin delicious! I added a quarter cup of red wine to the meat, omitted the flour, used olive oil instead of butter! Topped the potatoes with bacon bits and Habanero Cheddar cheese. Holy yummy bat man.
super tasty very good in our house, shared with friend they loved it too
Thi sis my “go to” recipe for Shepard’s Pie. I make it all the time. I would only recommend that you chop your rosemary, don’t leave it out, it is an essential flavor. I’ve made this for my husband and me and our kids and everyone loves it Great job on this recipe!
This is absolutely the best shepherd pie recipe! I didn’t have any tomato paste or ketchup. I did have a can of spicy tomato soup. I used that and a beef bullion and an 1/4 cup of water…instead of the beef broth and tomato paste. It is absolutely AMAZING. I’ve made this recipe 6 times in the last two months. Thank you so much!
Delicious! I have made it two times. The only thing I changed was the type of ground meat, because I don’t eat red meat. The first time I used ground turkey, and the second time ground chicken. My husband and I love it!!
YUM! Best shepherd’s pie I have ever tasted! I followed the exact recipe & it turned out great. This recipe is a keeper for sure. Thank you!
Amazing I thought it was too much stuff but it’s perfect!
This recipe is AMAZING I made this for my family and they loved it! One thing you can do to take this to the next level if you have the time is to put it into a pie crust. Real easy and simple and gives you a crunch in the bite.
Love this recipe; all ingredients readily available. So that kids get a little more vitamins, I added some steamed spinach and frozen broccoli florets.
While I was growing up and my parents had dinner parties any time they served leg of lamb I would pester mom for Shepherds Pie. Of course if I wanted it I had to do some work. I would take the left over leg of lamb and begin to cut of the meat from the bone making sure it was in small pieces and filled up 4 cups of small pieces. Mom used dark gravy instead of beef broth and peas (no carrots). Lastly this was usually a dinner for the kids and just a simple mashed potato topping could have been made with Potato Buds and shredded cheddar mixed in and then laid onto and baked to perfection. (Always up to the chef on times and temps)
All I find in stores is Cottage Pies that they still call Shepherds Pie. I usually ask if they have ever seen a shepherd with a bunch of cows. Simple meal for the family and great way to get children to eat lamb.
Excellent. I used ground lamb.
I was latter afraid of the rosemary, as itcould overwhelm. However, made as written and this was delicious! Thanks
Made this with chopped left-over leg of lamb meat….very tasty. 5 Stars for sure. Broiled it on high the last 4 minutes to get a top crust that was browned and a tad crispy.
Have used several recipes thru the decades….this is the best. Highly recommend….except if you are on a diet…cuz you will overeat if this is your dinner.
If you want a airy potato topping, take two egg whites, whip them, add them to the mashed potatoes and gently stir in….it will brown a bit better and be more fluffy of a topping. Not necessary with this excellent recipe…just an add if desired.
Can’t wait to make this tonight; quick question though,..do you not drain the meat after it’s done cooking?!
When do the two cloves of garlic get used?
It’s in step 3 Carmen.
AMAZING and easy recipe!
Sooooo delicious. My family loves when I make this. The garlic mash make it. 😋
Amazing!!!,it has become a seasonal meal in my house.
can I use canned vegetables instead of frozen?
I have had or made this dish before. Everyone loved loved it. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Love Cottage Pie
Was good! I used soy sauce in replacement of worcestershire as I didn’t have thar on hand, didn’t add rosemary as I’m not a fan of that herb. Used ketchup instead of tomatoe paste, as I didn’t want to open a can and waste the rest. Even though I didn’t follow to a T, still turned out well.
Made this outstanding recipe several times. Everyone raves about it!!! Thanks for sharing it.
When involuntary yum sounds are all that can be heard, you know it’s a hit. Absolutely delicious!
Followed It exactly, it came out really good, thanks
Great recipe but I reduced the Thyme amt. Thank you so much my family loves it!!
This dish was delicious. Was my first time making a shepherds pie. We added a pork mince into the beef mix and actually did more mince. My family enjoys spice so we added extra paprika, Cayenne pepper and cumin. Loved the base of the dish and a great idea to work from. Thank you so much.
Very good!
Easy and tasty!
The best ever!
Just finished supper.This recipe is definately 5+ stars. My brother and I throughly enjoyed every bite! Followed the recipe as printed. Yummy!! Thanks so much!!!!
Thank You! or Merci beaucoup!
I printed out your recipe and will seal it since this classic is worth using and keeping :-)).
Love – Martha
So far the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe I’ve tried. The proportions are just right and the instructions are detailed and clear. Thanks Amanda for sharing your recipe with us. 😍👍🏻
Thank you Amanda, it is a great and easy recipe to follow! Tastes great 😋
Keep coming back to this recipe because it’s a winner! It’s so good my 5 year old son requested it for his birthday dinner, and that’s saying a lot. Thank you!
Just have to say loved it and thank you I used leftover potatoes and it came out perfect
Five stars on this one I loved it we all family loves it
Mom used to make this a couple times a month. So glad to find this recipe! It’s on my list of dishes to make ahead of time next month.
This was truly the best and easiest Shepherd’s Pie recipe yet. I might add a few more veggies, just cuz. Otherwise this was a pleasure to make, serve, and eat.
I make a version that I call flockers pie. We raise mudcovy ducks. Substitute ground duck. Works quite well.
Absolutely love this dish:)
Great recipe. My family loved it
Fantastic recipe! I never leave comments but this totally deserves it. Made this for my husband and I and we had trouble not finishing the entire pan. It was even better the second day. I didn’t have frozen carrots so I steamed some fresh and they were perfect in the dish. Can’t wait to make this again!
Love this. Make again and again!!! Tonight i did use ketchup instead of paste (didnt have any) and still great!!!
This dish is very good however the “Prep time” is not accurate unless you have someone else assemble everything. I don’t mind spending time creating a meal but a more accurate prep time would be appreciated in the future. The filling is delicious and so is the potato topping, I will make this again and again, but will reduce the amount of potatoes (maybe my two large potatoes were too large).
Great recipe 👍🏼 The guys at the fire house loved it
Excellent. Tastes like traditional Shepard Pie. Two thumbs up
This is the best Shepherds pie recipe I’ve found. This is a keeper, I cook for people and they just love it. Thank you!.
I tried your “The Best Sheperds Pie,” recipe and my family loved it. Thanks for the recipe it was delicious and easy to make.
I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and just as tasty. I used my cast iron skillet to make the meat filling, bake the dish, and had one less dish to wash
Great recipe! I used ground turkey and chicken broth. I skipped the Worstershire. Insptead of the tomato paste and flour, I added a 16 oz jar of garden vegetable soup. For other veggies, I used a frozen corn, carrot, green beans combo. I’ve made it for my household and to take to a friend recovering from shoulder surgery. She is quite a good cook; her father, a chef taught her much. She said this was the best Shepherd’s pie she’d ever had. Thanks for a great recipe. 😊
It really is the best Shepard pie recipe ever! Prepared exactly as written, wouldn’t change a thing. Delicious ultimate comfort food!!
I use 1# each of lean ground beef and lamb. A whole head of garlic, fresh parsley. Note: the recipe#2 says a 7×11 pan. Never gonna happen. It overflows a 9×13. I mound the spuds down the center to use them all, once the pan is covered.
A definite keeper
Added a can of mushroom soup on top of vegetables. The seasoning was spot on. Will fix this again.
Sorry, I forgot to give it a five star, by the way, I use Herb de Province and fresh parsley
I have made this recipe a couple of times. It is my go to, love the smell of lamb, cause I love it. The leftovers are amazing, thank you so much for a great recipe.
We used 1/2 beef and 1/2 lamb. So delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
I love Shephard’s Pie and this is a recipe I will use again and again.
Wow, this was really good! I used instant potatoes for the topping. I don’t usually eat a lot, and I went back for thirds! Definitely going to add this to the recipe box.
If I were to make this ahead and freeze it, what would be your reheating suggestions? Thank you!
EXCELLENT!! Terrific recipe!! Made it 4 times recently for friends and neighbors. Everyone loves it!! Thank you!!!
I can’t wait to make this for my friends
It was easy and delicious- a keeper!
Great recipe. Save yourself a little time and frustration and make yourself a good rue before you start. Recipe leaves things a tad wet for my taste. But the flavors are great. I used chopped beef and made a stock from bone marrow. So good.
This recipe is a real keeper. DELICIOUS !!
My new go to recipe , thank you!
Love this recipe, super easy to put together and flavorful. I use ground lamb because I love lamb but I made it with lean ground beef too and that’s just as good. This is a recipe that if you have a helper can be made faster such as one grating cheese or chopping onion and garlic and prepping potatoes. While my fiancé browns the meat I add the herbs and other ingredients. Total comfort food and no need to serve with anything else except maybe a small salad.
We loved it!
made this for senior community bingo and every one, and I mean every one, loved it and requested the recipe saying it was the best they ever had! It is in my recipe file.
Delicious! I even added some red wine in with the stock and can’t believe how good this is.
Definitely will make it again
Honestly! This recipe is SO good. We made it for a church group tonight and they were coming up for seconds.
Family loved it
I’ve got the pie in the oven! The only thing I didn’t have was half and half but it’s not going to hurt the dish. It’ll be enough for leftovers too!! My family is going to love it, I just know.
This was delicious! The best one I’ve ever made. The only thing i didn’t add was the garlic in the potatoes and that’s only because it’s my preference. My husband has asked me to make it again!
help me out here, guys!
Has anyone got advice on where to find (and what type of) 2lbs spuds?
2 potatoes around here do NOT weigh 3-4 lbs!
That aside, very tasty! I make it all the time
I just made this today and it turned out so delicious! The recipe is so easy to follow and quick to make. My husband and I like things spicy, so I added a Tbsp of red chili peppers and a bit more of the beef stock because mine was getting a bit thick. I also didn’t have russet potatoes, so I ended up using yellow flesh potatoes, but they worked just fine. At the end of it all, my husband and I loved it! This is definitely a new recipe in my regular rotation.
Excellent! We added it to our monthly meal list!
Absolute YUM!
Made this for my family. Never had made it before. Followed recipe exactly and everyone loved it. It did have an overwhelming taste of rosemary that I will leave out next time but definitely a keeper!
Amazingly delicious! I was surprised by how good this was. Reheated really well, too!
First time tried this recipe. Everyone literally inhaled it! I have a lot of mouths to feed, so I doubled the recipe and I added a light topping of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the potato mixture. Delicious! I had one question though…I didn’t see mention of whether to drain the grease after cooking the meat, or to keep all of it as part of the “gravy” mixture, so I drained most of the fat and added extra beef broth. If I failed, it still was amazing!
I’ve made this recipe several times know.
Family loves it. Only problem I have with it
is I eat way too much of it.
I just wanted to ad… you can freeze it.
I make a large amount (makes 4). I use the disposable aluminum foil 8″ x 8″ containers
w/ same type of lids.
We eat 1, give 1 away, and freeze 2
They’re good in the freezer for 6 months.
I use hotel special ingredient
Yummy. So easy and pantry ingredients. Will make many more times.
I agree! I made this today and same thought about the rosemary.
The best. Turned out so good.
Very good! Followed the directions and it turned out perfect. Loved the spices!
First time having Shepherds pie and I never would have imagined it tastes this good. This recipe is the only one I’ve had but it HITS.
Thank you Amanda for this delicious and easy recipe, my family loved it. This is a keeper:)
I have made this before and my family loved it. What I am wondering is has anyone tried to put it together and freeze it to bake later? How would one go about it?
I love this receipt, thumbs up 👍
I’m making this for the second time in three days, my husband and I loved it! The only step I’d add is to remember to drain the hamburger before adding in the garlic and Worcester sauce. It could be easy to forget if you are just going step by step.
It really is even better reheated the next day! Yum.
Thank you SO much for this fantastic recipe!
It funny,I’m from Indiana also. Zionsville was close to us and been there many times. Your recipe is very similar to my Grandma’s, which I loved. Now I love to cook, and can’t wait to make this. One question. Is there a reason you use frozen vegetables or can I use caned as well.
Wonderful recipe. I substituted ground venison and added for the meat and added a tbd of g butter and included some mushrooms pan roasted and added to the base. Thank you so for sharing this recipe. It was wonderful even with the changes.
Does the lamb pie freeze well?
I am from South Africa so I had to google what half and half is. The pie was delicious, and will definitely be my go-to recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful recipe! I used 7 medium potatoes and a little more half and half for the mashed potatoes. I also used one cup each of the peas, carrots and corn. It was the best Shepherds Pie I’ve ever had.
This is a phenomenal recipe! Highly recommend! We add extra Worcestershire sauce since the word is long and hard to pronounce and it enhances the flavor! Caveat: the prep time listed here is cheating the system somehow. It took me a full hour running around at record speed before it got to the oven bake time. Enjoy!!!
As a cancer patient w/ swallowing challenges I’ve been looking for healthy options. This has become a staple for me. Really tasty and even better as left overs.
We really enjoy this recipe.. we never have peas on hand, so I use canned string beans and cut those in half so they’re more the size with the carrot pieces. What I like about this dish is I can make the mashed potatoes during the day so when it comes time to preparing the meat it seems to be a lot easier… even though it’s technically the same amount of work and time… 🤣😉
Delicious!
I added a little red wine to it. This was a house crowd pleaser. My 8 year old, and 3 year old loved it!!!
Seemed to be a typo either in the amount of beef or the amount of potatoes. Weighed another potato after we finished layering and they were nearly 1 pound each on the money. The meat and veggies were 1 1/2 inches deep and only about 1/2 inch of potatoes. Either needed to cut the beef part in half or double the potato’s. Taste thought is 10/10. Thanks!
Made this for the first time. The only thing I changed was adding japanese golden curry paste. With a sprinkle of cheddar after potatoes were golden brown, my son is sometimes picky and my fiance was skeptical. I used 2xs recipe and let me say it was phenomenal. I thought I’d have lord of left overs, but nope husband had 3 helpings, my son and I had 2. New favorite thank you!!!
Shaun,
I weighed my russet potatoes in the store and bought 1 1/2 pounds, which was 4 good size russet potatoes and the meat layer was the same depth as my mashed potato layer. This recipe is a keeper for us.
This has to be the best Shepherd Pie ever made.Made multiple times. Due to Husband is a picky eater.
Due to cost of groceries, could the filling be made then FREEZED for future meal. When ready to make defrost then add mash potatoes.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Bkkajn
This dish is awesome!!! My husband’s all time favorite!!!! Thank you for the recipe!!!!
This has become a family favorite and I often make it for guests too, who always love it! In fact I am making it again today for my husband and I and thought I should finally give compliments to the original chef for the recipe! It is delicious! I use lamb when I make it by the way!
I finally commented today as I also made it again!! The best recipe!
Wow this was the bomb! Best shepherds pie ever!
Thank you!
This recipe was amazing! My family was crazy for it! Most definitely will be a main staple in my cooking routine!!! Minor changes: I used butter instead of oil, and cooked fresh carrots and celery with the onions. I only had fresh rosemary on hand, but it all turned out yummmmmy.
Best ever Shepherd’s. So much flavour. I used half cauliflower and half potato for topping and added some mushrooms to the meat (to get some extra vegetables into the dish) component. Many thanks highly recommend making this dish so much flavour.
Made for my partner’s birthday and we absolutely loved it. Great recipe.
Love it. I double the recipe to have enough since my family loves it so much!
For those that have doubled the recipe….did it work good…any modifications? This is one of our families favorite recipes and I am having a big family dinner tonight and would like to make it. Suggestions welcome!!
Doubled it and it’s just as good. Did 10 more min in oven and let it sit for 30 min
This is delicious! Just made it for the third time!!
Awesome directions 👌
Can you use canned peas and cooked diced carrots? Thank you!
This is now my go-to Shepherds Pie recipe (after trying so many others). Adding garlic powder to the mash makes this extremely special.
I love this recipe and have made it for decades. But, I cheat now. I just use a large container of Bob Evans mashed potatoes. So much easier, quicker and less clean-up. You can always mix in the parm with it. I just top mine with shredded cheddar cheese and maybe some bacon bits if I have some handy before baking.
Just made this and everyone loved it! I used just corn and green beans for the added veggies since that’s what I had. Beautiful and delicious dish!
This is the BEST! I added 1/4 cup of red cooking wine, 3 tbsp ketchup, and a few extra veggies.
Absolutely delicious!! I doubled the spices, and did 1.5x the tomato paste and it was so good!! Will absolutely be making this again. I also had a butternut squash I wanted to use, so I roasted it and pureed it into the mashed potatoes. Highly recommend!
My family loves this Shepherds Pie recipe!
We just made this dish. It was delicious.
Made this recipe tonite exactly as written but half the butter in the potatoes. Sprinkled parm over top before baking. Absolutely delicious! A definite keeper!
Made this with ground venison. Delicious and easy.
I made the shepherd’s pie recipe today. I reduced the broth a little bit and added red wine. It was delicious. Thanks for a recipe that’s easy to follow.
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Whenever I’m thawing out ground beef my husband always asks if it’s for shepherds pie! He loves it. Best I’ve ever found.
Absolutely best Shepherd’s Pie Recipe.
Great even on a toastie. So easy.
love this my kids want it every night now
We love this recipe and it makes the house smell terrific!
I made this. It reminds me of The Cheesecake Factories Shepherds pie. Excellent!
Absolutely delicious!!! The whole family loved it. Even my picky child.
This recipe is always a favorite in my household! Even my 2 year old who doesn’t really care for meat LOVES it and cleans his plate! Definitely recommend!
This is by far the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe I’ve tried! It’s delicious with a rich flavor. We’re cutting down on meat, so I use half of the beef and add more veggies. Sometimes we use fresh vegetables instead of frozen. The mashed potatoes on top are wonderful. We’ve served it to guests, and I’m sending the recipe to my daughter. Thank you!
Thanks for the idea of adding more vegetables. I have only 1/2# meat. Can’t wait to make it for dinner!
So good. Best I’ve ever made
So yummy and entire family enjoyed!
I’ve always wanted to make shepherd’s pie. It was pretty simple and very delicious. My husband said I could make this anytime I wanted !. he loved it. And so did my grandson and I. Highly recommend making this favorite dish☆☆☆☆☆
Extremely simple and very delicious and traditional meal!
I made this with ground turkey and chicken stock and it is INCREDIBLE. Wow. Will absolutely use this recipe to reference again- delicious!! <3
Wow! I never thought of that!!
Thank you!
We’ve used ground turkey as substitute for beef for burgers and it’s awesome, can’t wait to try turkey Shepard’s pie!!
Awesome recipe
I will admit, I used your recipe as a base.
I wanted a bit more flavors, so I used ground beef and chorizo, added mushrooms and green peppers, and topped the potatoes with cheddar cheese. 😋
Our favorite and my go-to “make them a meal” shepherd’s pie recipe. Thank you!
Absolutely the best We Love it!!!!
Love it! It’s the only “real food” I know how to make. I added an egg to the mashed potatoes to help give it that golden crust (don’t forget to broil it for the last few minutes), and used a little less half & half + butter. Used yellow potatoes as well.
I !over the recipe and all friends loved it…. I have to make it all the time now for my girls night in with a movie and drinks.
Made a double batch for the family hoping for leftovers but not a chance. I did simmer a bay leaf in the stew and omitted the rosemary and it was still great. Won’t ever use another recipe.
I’ve been using this recipe a couple of years now. We absolutely love it!
I use totel tomatoes and before the potatoes topping I put can of creme corn I’ve got this recipe down now after all these years..mine is awesome don’t mean to brag but Omygoodness!!!
Just right!!! TYTYTY will def be made again!
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This is an awesome recipe. I’ve made it several times and it never fails to impress me and my wife. I triple this recipe so we have plenty of leftovers and, like many leftovers, it tastes even better the 2nd and 3rd day.
Just made it and it is a rousing success! I used a deep cast iron pan for the meat. Once I had the potatoes ready, I simply put that on top and into the oven. One less dish to clean is always better!
This was a dish that has a long history but I never got around to try to equal that of my mother who learned this in the UK during bombing of London (WWII) I finally decided to buy the ingredients and go for it. The result would have made my mother happy to spoon along in the casserole. Why bother with dishes?? Combination of photos and text made the production easy. Installs confidence. Added baked beans….yummy. Used local charollais beef >>>not a waste !! Thankx. will be visiting site again reel soon
Excellent!!
I don’t leave reviews for recipes very often, but this was amazing!! Ground beef recipes aren’t usually my favorite, but my husband loves shepherd’s pie so I wanted to make it for him. We all really liked it and I’m excited to have leftovers for lunch. I followed the recipe exactly, except for adding some shredded Colby jack cheese to the top. Chef’s kiss! 👌🏼👌🏼
This was my first time making Shepherds Pie myself and it was so delicious I had to go back for seconds. I did not use peas, but I chopped fresh carrots and used canned corn instead. Adding this recipe to the favorites list!!!
This turned out great! You can totally sub the fresh mashed potatoes with packages garlic parmesan mashed potatoes and added a touch of half and half to make them creamier. I used 2 bags and that was the perfect amount. I also topped it with shredded cheddar cheese and laid down a little pie crust under the filling which added a crunchy buttery crust to the dish.
Very tasty with lamb. Would make again!
My husband loved it. All ingredients we had in the house too.
This was absolutely delicious!!! I’m admittedly a mediocre cook, but this recipe came out beautifully. It’s the perfect hearty and comforting meal.
This was delicious!! I used ground turkey and had to substitute tomato paste for tomato sauce. Other than that, I had all the other ingredients, Definitely making this again!
This is great. It’s very flavorful and delicious. This will definitely be in regular rotation at my house.
Made this dish tonight for supper. It is the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe EVER !!! Will definitely make this again. The family loved it ❤️.
Not a traditional shepherds pie from my experience but it was delicious and the whole family destroyed it leaving none left for my lunch. Definitely in my toolbox now.
This was ok an the family enjoyed it just took more time to make then anticipated.
This dish was delicious! I followed the recipe with one modification (doubled the garlic) and it was simply scrumptious! Can’t wait to make it again and take it to a potluck.
Excellent! We served 27 people and 8 came back for seconds and 1 came back for thirds.
This is the most amazing recipe everyone in my home loved this meal finally it’s hard to find something that all my 7 kids enjoy!!!!!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Very good!!
I have made many shepherd pie recipes over the years and everyone has always come back for more especially when I think I’m making a dish for two nights in a row and it winds up to be one night that tells me everyone loves it. I did this recipe and improvise a little bit added some shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the mashed potatoes. I didn’t have tomato paste so into the two cups of beef broth I added flour to thicken up the liquid for the meat mixture… Everyone loved it it’s absolutely delicious this is one recipe you can make over and over again oh and also I used four cups of mixed vegetables Frozen I can’t tell you enough how great this recipe is!
When do you add the garlic?
Amazing recipe. First time to prepare the Shepherds pie and loved every minute. Received many compliments from friends… mmmm… Tasty recipe!!
The best shepard’s pie recipe.
This is a great recipe! Hadn’t had this in years and this recipe didn’t disappoint. I used instant potatoes and frozen peas and corn since I don’t care for carrots. Invited some neighbors as guinea pigs and they were extremely happy to be used. LOL
Delicious recipe! Easy to follow and the whole family enjoyed it. FYI- the listed nutrition facts are off. I calculated on my own, and calories are much closer to 600 per serving.
Fantastic flavor explosion! Sharing this one my Instagram page @_k.c.s_kitchen and putting on my regular dinner rotation. Thank you!
Amazing
This Classic Sheppard’s Pie recipe is the absolute best , a family fave , thank you for this amazing recipe!!
Really, really good! I used 1/2 ground turkey, and 1/2 ground beef. Had a bag of mixed veggies, so threw that in. The spice combo was savory, but not too overpowering for kids. Didn’t have time for the topper, so just made up the potatoes and ladled the meat mixture over them. Will definitely do the classic presentation another time!
Alright. I’ve made this dish a million times. I’ve never commented on any online recipes in my life but I have a moral obligation to do so now. This is a classic. Nobody could say no to seconds besides a vegan.
I really like to add more tomato paste as well as frozen veggies. Also, yesterday I was without Worcestershire sauce so I threw some dry white wine in with the broth and it was incredible. Highly suggest.
Family loves it, thank you 🙂
It was excellent My husband loved it True test 🙂
One of the best shepherds pies Ive made! I doubled it and the flavor was so rich and delicious.
Hello there! I have made this receipe many times as well and we love it. I am having a bigger family dinner tonight and would love to make this but have never doubled it. Did you double all ingredients? Thank you!
I absolutely wowed my family with this recipe. I added more Worcestershire sauce, and a tiny bit more broth so the beef is a little more juicy. Last time i made it i even surprised myself at the flavor. Great recipe!
Excellent recipe! I followed the instructions exactly. I have never cared for this recipe growing up but my husband has been wanting it. I am now a fan of this meal that’s simple enough to put in my rotation. Thanks!
This was simple to make, and our family loved it! It is very flavorful and delicious!
The husband loves it! He likes more gravy, so doubled the broth the second time I made it I then added shredded cheese on top of the potatoes! That made it perfect for him!! He loves the spices! If I’d not told him he would have thought I used ground lamb!
This recipe is really good! My whole family loves it.
This in an all time favorite of my husband’s. I make this a few times a year. Always comes out perfect.
This recipe is to die for… nobody used ketchup!!!!! The tangy rich meat mix was up to par and finally nobody wanted ketchup for it ☺ I found my new shepherd’s pie recipe ♥
I can’t thank you enough for posting this recipe online. I made it both ways, first I made it with beef and then I made it the traditional way with lamb and I gotta say the traditional way was the best. I only use your recipe every-time I make it now. This is my all time favorite meal so thank you again. Much love
Awesome! We use half lamb and half ground beef.
Absolutely awesome!! Can’t recommend this enough!! Thank you Thank you!!
Wow!!! This turned out amazing!!! My Husband and picky 5 year old loved it!!! I will definitely be making this again. I’m going to try making it with mashed sweet potatoes next time.
Great recipe used all garden vegetables with lamb, and put dried cottage cheese in with the potatoes. Turned out good no leftovers. Did some frozen single servings too.
Easy and good. This will be my third time making it!
Very good. I used leftover mashed potatoes, added the Parmesan to them and it was an easy and delicious
Love this recipe. It’s simple to make, but has such great flavour thanks to the herbs and spices! The only change I make is to melt grated cheddar cheese over the top while it bakes rather than mixing Parmesan into the potatoes. I’ve made it 3 times and it will remain in regular dinner rotation.
This recipe was great!! Do not change this recipe at all.
Easy to follow as your instructions and how to prepare the dish ahead of time, excellent!
I have prepared your Shepherds Pie several
times. It’s the only recipe I use now. Delicious! 😋 Thank you!
This is the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe ever! It is worth every second of making it. Everyone I have ever made it for loves it. No comparison! I did add about 1 cup of sour cream to the potato part. And I always double the recipe because 1 batch is never enough, lol! Thank you so much for posting this recipe!!!
Could lactose free milk and margarine be used instead of the half and half and butter?
Fantastic!
Made it for Easter.
My Granddaughter requested it.
She loved it!
I used cheddar instead of parm because that’s more children friendly.
I will Definitely put this in my kid rotation.
A wonderful recipe and everyone wanted seconds, This will be my new go-to recipe for company. It is savory and the lamb is a lovely background for all of the other ingredients. Love this!
Amazing! Rave reviews in this household! Used only corn and added extra cheese (cheddar and parm between the layers and a healthy amount on top. Browned it under the broiler the last few minutes. Great spices in the meat layer. Yummy 🤤
Absolutely delicious!! Whole family loved it. Used gluten free flour and a 13oz bag of gluten free plant based crumbles. We will eat this often—thanks!!!
Never fail comfort food! This recipe is my favorite:)
Great easy recipe. First time making Shepherd’s Pie. Would have tried sooner if I realize how quick and easy it was. Next time I’ll lower the amount of thyme. Used cooked carrots and canned corn; increased the amount of beef broth to compensate for no extra water from frozen veggies.
Great recipe
Delicious. A favorite of the family
I cooked this dish today. We loved it, great recipe. I will make it again soon, delicious 😋
I have tried a few shepherd’s pies in my time, this one is outstanding, sticking with this one, you will not regret it. Tasty spot on recipe. I used cheddar with the mash, suits the kids. Cheers
Great Recipe. I just add a little cayenne pepper… (this island girl needs more spice 😆).
This was so delicious. I used grated parmigiana cheese for the potato topping as that’s all I had and doubles the tomato sauce as I had no paste. It worked out perfectly. Can’t wait to make it again. A true Winner
The best recipe ever as the title suggests. I can’t fault it in any way whatsoever, the flavour of the mince filling (which I use beef in making it a cottage pie) is absolutely fantastic and rich, and as for the mash… the mash topping is incredible, I now use it to make my regular mash because it is that delicious, creamy and flavourful. Credits to whoever wrote the recipe, clearly lots of thought has gone into it and a massive thank you from myself and my family who devoured it!
I did the same. Placed the cast iron fry pan on top of a sheet pan. Grandkids are coming for lunch tomorrow…guess what we’re having? Next time I will half the recipe as there are only two of us….so guaranteed left overs too! We loved it and so did the kids!
Perfect!
my. children requested shepard pie for easter dinner
Excellent recipe. My Grandmother taught me to make ridges in the potato mash with a fork so you get browned edges but she would sprinkle the cheese over the meat mixture and make garlic mashed potatoes for the topping. I found cheese in the mashed potatoes also browns it. It is important to have a bit of crust. Just score the whole thing with a fork in a crosshatch pattern before baking.
You can toss in small dice turnips, rutabaga to stretch it. I also deglaze the pan with red wine before adding strongly flavored broth or beef gravy. Add salt at the end since the bullion/bisto and broth/gravy has varying amounts of salt. You can always add more salt bit you cant easily fix it if oversalted.
This was absolutely delicious! My family and I have never had Shepherd’s Pie before, and this will definitely be a repeat in our household. I also love that the veggies don’t include green beans or lima beans like I’ve seen in some recipes.
The best shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve found! Thanks for sharing!
Great recipe. I love casserole dishes but my Son-in-law is not a fan, but he had two helpings!
Personally, I loved it. Easy to put together. Great recipe for a quickie meal. Served with some garlic bread. I was the “bell of the ball” tonight. Thank you for the recipe. Can’t wait to try more!!!!
Excellent recipe. I added dried basil in lieu of parsley as well as a whole can of tomato paste. I used beef broth with red wine. I also boiled 3 garlic cloves with the potatoes and sprinkled paprika on top before baking.
Hands down my favorite shepherds pie. My parents finished it the first night. Love it, thank you.
Delicious! I mashed the potato together with some sweet potato, I like that combination but the sweet potato is very creamy so the cream/milk may not be necessary. I can’t have cow dairy so I added some goat gouda cheese on top of the potatoes. I have made shepherds pie many times over the years but this was my favourite of them all. It’s a keeper! Thank you!
This was a big hit with my family…who practically liked the baking dish to get it all! I did make alterations due to what was on hand. Cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan and frozen mixed veg instead of peas and carrots. Thanks for sharing
Great recipe! Will make this again for sure.
YUM!
Instead of flour I used gravy mix. It turned out so good, it’s the best batch we’ve made of this recipe to date! Cooking on top of a baking sheet was a great idea. I used a cast iron pan and put it on top of a sheet while baking.
4th time making it. My entire family loves it.
Great recipe.
I’ve made this twice this month! The family loves it! The only thing I did different was added a little slap ya mama because I like a little kick. It’s not much and my kids couldn’t tell.
Absolutely delicious!! Super simple to make and my entire family (including my 2 year old) had 2+ helpings. Definitely a keeper, thank you so much for sharing!!
Always use this recipe but us ground chicken. Turns out great everytime
Turned out magnificent! Especially your suggestion to place Casserole on top of pan if it looks full. The juices certainly did boil over! I was protected though! Thanks!
Turned out great. No peas or carrots on my end, personal preference.
FYI: I added Spanish Rice with ground beef, red and orange pepper , minced garlic and onions to mix the. Rest of those are combined to put in oven 40 minutes…
I cooked last Friday . My husband and I love this and we had left over the next day. It actually are very delicious.. We will continue to make those frequently… Thank for the recipes..
This is a good recipe for a traditional Cottage Pie. I made it and have since adapted for my taste profile – red pepper flakes and Chicago style giardiniera to add heat and a tangy element to the meat mixture.
Excellent and easy to make. Made a triple batch for my family of 7. They all loved it
Delicious made exactly as written, was a hit!
This recipe is AMAZING! The first two times I made it with ground lamb but this time I made it with ground lamb and ground wagyu beef (1 lb. each- I doubled the recipe). WOW. Just WOW. Absolutely delicious! This is hands down the BEST Shepherd’s Pie recipe I have ever used. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
This is an excellent recipe! My family liked it better than any other shepherd’s pie or cottage pie we’ve made. Today I made it with half lamb and half beef (and I doubled it because leftovers are so good). I don’t change anything. Well ok, I added a small scattering of cheddar cheese on top, but it’s not necessary for this excellent dish!
True to its name- it is the best I’ve tasted. It has more depth of flavour than other Sheperd’s Pie recipes. I added a bit of ground lamb to the meat layer and a sweet potato to the topping. I’ll be sharing this recipe with everyone I know who loves a ‘keeper’. Delicious- thank you!
Can you make ahead and freeze this?
Friends say this is the best
I agree
I made this according to the recipe, except I added some fresh portabella mushrooms chopped. It was WONDERFUL!! Thanks so much for the recipe.
Absolutely delicious, used avocado oil, ground lamb and mixture of Lager beer and chicken broth in place of beef broth ☺️. Doubled to feed 8 adults and served in bread bowls 🤗. Even my 8 month old grandson loved it, only 1 cup of meat mixture was left 👍👍👍
Very good, meal for 6
This dish is so wonderful! Your meat loaf really was beyond great but this pie is so spectacular! We can’t wait to try your next recipe.
YUM!
Sherman
Can the shepherd’s pie be frozen
Loved this recipe. Could it be frozen and baked later?
The meat was so flavorful! A delicious version of a family favorite!
This was so good that my husband went back for seconds, and he hardly ever does that! It is a keeper for us!
Made today only with ground beef but superb! 👏🏽
Best authentic shepherd’s pie made with lamb and all those fresh herbs and spices made this recipe fun to make and tasted delicious. I will keep this in my recipe collection.
Excellent.
Turns out perfect every time
Delicious amazing recipe I love this cooked it many times and still the best
Great recipe! As of 3/22/23, you have a small typo in step two, You have “…and and pepper.”
Excellent recipe I will definitely use it again
So what do we need the yellow onions for?
This recipe is amazing! Didn’t change anything on the recipe. Delicious! Will for sure use this recipe anytime Shepard’s Pie is requested.
I made this on St Patty’s Day using ground lamb. Next time I will use ground beef. The gameyness of the lamb was a little too much for me!
Hi Donna, I’ve never cooked with lamb, but I’ve cooked a lot of wild rabbits, squirrels, and venison. I have found out during my years of cooking, that if you want to tame the gaminess of lamb, or other gamey meats, usually soaking it in milk will do the trick or cooking it along with another meat and mix them together worked for me. Especially with venison roast. Cook it and a beef roast together, shred, and voila! Shredded roast sandwiches or add some barbecue sauce and make sammies with it.
If you soak the lamb in milk, you can soak it for a few hours or overnight. When you take the lamb out of the milk, rinse it off and cook as usual.
So SOOOOOO yummy!!! I didn’t have carrots on hand but chopped up a bell pepper and sautéed with the onion instead. I also topped the potatoes with a half cup of shredded cheddar and WOW 🤩 this recipe is a new Sunday go-to!
Excellent dish. My husband wants me to double it next time so that we will have more leftovers. It is a long list of ingredients, but I had all of them in my pantry and freezer, and those ingredients give the dish such a depth of flavor. I will certainly make it again.
Excellent however I improvised a bit. I added a can of rotel which I sautéed before and with onions and I put Parmesan on top of potatoes rather than mixing in. Otherwise perfect
This is the Best recipe. All the spices are well balanced and all cooks up delicious. I made it with ground beef as my husband doesn’t care for lamb. It worked very well! It’s a keeper for sure! Mashed potato topping is just the right ratio to the meat filling using a 9× 9 inch square casserole dish. Very good!
You have some of the best recipes I have ever made. This Shepherd’s pie is delicious and my family loves it. I made it last week and then made a double recipe to freeze today. I assembled it but did not bake it. Any suggestions on baking it after it is frozen?
Thank you.
p.s. Your chicken pot pie is excellent and worth the effort of making your own crust!
My family absolutely loved this version of shepherd’s (cottage) pie! We have tried other recipes for shepherd’s pie in the past and this recipe by far has been the best that we’ve found. I doubled the potatoes to make more mashed potatoes to put a thick coating on top, added some shredded cheddar cheese into the potatoes while mashing and sprinkled the parmesan cheese over the top before baking. It sounds like a lot of ingredients but it was so easy to put together and so very, very tasty! YUM! This recipe will be used again and again!
Incredible! We love this recipe just the way it is written.
This recipe had amazing depth of flavors and richness . I altered the flour with a bit of brown gravey mix. It was absolutely delicious.
I made this recipe a few days ago and my husband, who grew up eating Shepards Pie said it was like he remembered eating as a kid. We both enjoyed it and I am looking forward to making it again. Thank you.
Tried this for St. Patrick’s Day weekend 2023–made it today March 18th. It is great–really good. Haven’t had this since I was a young boy. I’ll be having plenty more. Not difficult to make and doesn’t make much of a mess to clean up. I bought Leg of Lamb at the grocery store and used my electric grinder to turn 1-1/3 lbs. into ground Lamb for the Shepherd’s Pie–the rest will be for Lamb Stew in the Slow Cooker.
Amazing dish! My husband asked me to make this dish after having it at a dinner party. I made it exactly like the recipe. He loved it! Next time I will put potatoes at the bottom with cheddar cheese before adding meat mixture and then adding another layer of potatoes. I read it in one of the comments.
Thank you!
Easy and delicious meal. Can be one pan if you have something oven safe after the sautéing on the stove. Next time will cut the rosemary and thyme a little bit. Maybe restaurants have us used to something with less flavor. Also another change we will make, but using same recipe, put mashed potatoes on top after it has already been in the oven 20 minutes. We really like the separation of the two and the liquids of the meal boiled up through the potatoes. We cheated like most here and used refrigerated ones (bob Evans or hormel)
I made this recipe and it was fabulous. Used Elk hamburger instead and added a teaspoon of beef bouillon. I also like a bit of celery seed in my meat pies and doubled the potatoes because I like love potatoes. Plus, to make it gluten free I used Gefen pure Potato Starch instead of flour (1 tablespoon). I piped (withcake icing bag) the potatoes on. This recipe made two- 9 inch pies. I froze one on a tray a bit before covering it with foil. My son took that one back to college with him and baked it when he got home. He loved it. My husband loved it. Will definitely make this one of my go-to recipes.
I’ve been watching old British Crime shows lately and in one, “Pie in the Sky”, the chef recommends putting a layer of potatoes at the bottom AND over top. So I did just that and also sprinkled a little more parmesan and it was excellent! Will definitely make again.
So yummy
Made on St. Patrick’s Day and it was a hit! Doubled the recipe without doubling the butter and it was perfect. I couldn’t find frozen carrots, so I just cut up fresh ones (next time I’ll soften them with the onion, but no one seemed to mind a little crunch. Thank you for sharing the recipe! Will definitely make again!
NICE RECIPE
Excellent. My whole family loved it.. I made in 3 separate baking dishes, one batch with plant based hamburger for my vegetarian daughter and one dish with only corn for my other daughter that doesn’t eat peas and carrots. My wife and I got the batch exactly from the recipe. A bit more work but to have a meal that everyone in my family says, ” Please make this again!”, Is rare. Because I had 3 dishes to cover didn’t have enough real mashed potatoes so had to supplement with a package of instant. Still delicious! Thanks for a great recipe.
Made this tonight definite keeper!! Really good.
Delicious! I will say, as others have pointed out, make sure you start the potato filling before the meat! But overall, it was a perfect St. Patrick’s Day dinner and my family asked me to make it again next week!
Can I freeze what’s left over?
This was amazing!! So glad I have we leftovers!!
We both over ate and did not regret it at all. Wonderful recipe!
I actually made this more of a vegan type dish for Lent using Beyond Beef. It was wonderful! We couldn’t get over how flavorful it was and if I didn’t say anything, no one would have known that I didn’t use ground beef.
This one’s a keeper.
Made some freestyle changes to suit personal taste, however; hands down this si the best shepherds pie recipe I have ever found.
FYI – personal taste changes were fresh herbs, and 4 garlic cloves boiled and mashed with the potatoes and individual serving dishes prepared and baked.
5 stars! This is in our regular meal rotation. I usually serve it with warm bread. Dried thyme isn’t my favorite so I usually cut that in half but that’s just a personal preference. Id also suggest peeling and putting the potatoes on the boil before starting the meat.
Wow!!!!!!! Made this today.. it came out great. My family loved it. It’s a keeper. Thank you
Just made this for the first time and it will DEFINITELY be my go-to recipe for Shepherds Pie from here on out! I don’t eat ground beef or lamb, so I used ground Turkey, I used Yukon gold potatoes instead of russets, and I used a concentrated beef broth to amp up the flavor. It was phenomenal! Huz and teenager loved it, too.
10/10 would recommend!
Excellent! Don’t like frozen veg. Used canned-
VegAll and Summer Crisp Corn. Used Bob Evans original mashed potatoes. ( No energy to make homemade. ) We loved it!! Sauce is so flavorful and delicious! Thank you! Husband already asking to have again.
Very tasty!
Fantastic! I made a double batch and used Wagyu ground beef. I procrastinated and didn’t have time to go to the store to get the frozen veggies. I found a way to use my canned veggies without turning them to mush. I let the meat mixture cool and added the cold canned veggies right before assembling casserole. Worked out great. Didn’t have time to make the potatoes from scratch so I used 3 packets of the Idahoan Roasted Garlic variety of instant mashed potatoes according to direction. My parm cheese wasn’t any good so I substituted Pecorino Romano, just not as much due to its stronger and saltier flavor. It turned out great and the substitutions worked. As it happened, someone else used this recipe, minus the corn, and they both had a very similar taste. Delicious!
i am assuming 350 degrees for the oven? It doesn’t say anywhere.
It’s does say 400 preheated oven
Step 6: Set the meat mixture aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Great recipe! Easy to follow. Came out amazing!
First time we ever had Shepherds pie. This recipe is spectacular. My husband said it is one of the best meals he has ever had. Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Absolutely the best! Served this to my bunco group and they loved it!!
This is one of the best dishes I’ve ever tasted. Perfectly balanced flavors, texture, etc. I do double the peas and carrots because that’s what’s in the package.
Delicious! I substituted the beef broth and flour for a jar of beef gravy.
This recipe is a keeper! Our family of 4 all loved it! The mix of spices made this so delicious and I love the simple ingredients. I now make double it and freeze half… it gives us two family dinner plus a couple of extra servings 🙂
I really enjoyed it. Not exactly the flavoring i was expecting, i think it was the rosemary. I also opted out of the corn, just because i was going for more of the basic recipe. Im definitely open to adding corn next time! Thanks
Excellent recipe. Only real adjustment I’ve made is to up the herbs by like 25%, and to add more salt and pepper to the beef.
When the pie is almost done baking, turn up the heat by 20-30 degrees and run a pad of butter over the top. Let it crisp up. Gives a beautiful brown fringe to the pie.
I always double this. My family and I think this is the best recipe for shepherds pie!!
I’m not a lazy cook, but on a workday weeknight I like to keep things uncomplicated. This recipe does the trick, minus cooking up the potatoes. So, I took a short cut and used ready-to-microwave mashed potatoes – which I spread on top of the beef mixture and got into the oven in no time. I also boosted the Worcestershire sauce a bit to give it the pub taste that I grew up with in Washington, DC. Delish!
I use this recipe all the time. Love it! So do all my grown kids!! Great way to get them to come visit. Free mama food! Thank you so much. Such a simple hearty winter comfort food!
wow – perfect mix of flavors and level of work for a delicious pie. Thank you!
Delicious!!! Even the picky children ate it, & one had a second helping. Definitely a ‘make again’ recipe.
Great recipe everyone loves it this is the 2ond time making it.
Thank you for sharing 😋❤️
Thank you
SOOOO GOOD. Made it with lamb and another time with beef. Try it!!
This was very good! I added a little bit of turnip (because I had it) and some carrots and celery with the onions but other than that, I followed te recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome!!I Great recipe.
I have never liked Shepherds Pie- I only made it as an “I’m sorry” dinner for my husband. I was going to eat leftovers while he had the Shepherds pie….but the pie looked so good I had to try a bite. Wow, I did not realize what I had been missing. This recipe has become one of our favorites.
I made it for my fiancé,he ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!
Now I make it at least once a month… I make it with green bean casserole…ABSOLUTELY A HIT WITH MY FAMILY!!!
SO VERY GOOD &TASTY!!
Absolutely the best Shepherd’s Pie I’ve had in a very long time. Probably since my mother made it for me years ago. The combination of spices and ingredients made it a very fine meal of comfort food. The only thing is, I used a 9 x 13 dish because I didn’t want it dripping over the edge. Works great. The only suggestion I have, and I’ve found this on other recipes as well, is perhaps put the boiling of potatoes at the front of the recipe. I know it’s obvious that you need potatoes but having it up front is a reminder to get them on the stove while the rest of the recipe is being complete. Thanks for an amazing recipe! SO GOOD!!
So YUM! I made this for the first time about a month ago and the kids and I fell in love! We’ve made it again since and wouldn’t change a thing about the recipe.
This looks great. I think I’ll give this one a try. The last time I had Shepard’s Pie was when I was a young boy and my mother made it once that I remember. Maybe more times, but I remember the one time. It was good. I like these kinds of meals. Happy St. Patrick’s Day is coming up.
made this Shepard’s pie last night for dinner and it was perfect
My secret is a can of rorel.tomatoes and can of cream corn before the potatoes and cheese on top of potatoes…sooo awesome…
Amazing. I was still eating out of the dish while cleaning up the kitchen. Wife said best she’s had. Use lamb if you can get it.
Delicious. I made it exactly as the recipe called for and I can’t wait to serve it again. Thank you for sharing this.
Made this recipe today and my family loved it. I doubled the recipe and added additional veggies. This was my first time trying Shepard’s pie. It was delicious and pretty easy to make. I will definitely be putting this meal in the rotation.
So yummy! It was a hit! Definitely will make again!
This is hands down the BEST shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve been able to find. We use venison. My husband loves it!
This was tasty and my family enjoyed it so I definitely will make it again. Since my granddaughter cannot eat beef I did replace the beef broth with vegetable broth and I used ground turkey meat.
That’s how I do this dish as well for health reasons. Once in a blue moon lamb for a treat.
Absolutely Delicious!!
Sandie, I am also living without an oven. If you happen to have a turkey roaster, it acts as a decent oven replacement.
Looking forward to trying this recipe tonight!
has anyone tried to adapt this for crockpot? I loved it as posted but I am currently without an oven (don’t get me started on why) and need to feed a bunch of kids for St. Paddy’s Day. Thanks!
So delicious! It was a hit with the family.
I have made this recipe a number of times now, just as written. It is excellent, savory with the seasonings very well balanced. So, so yummy!!
Great recipe and so easy! Parents love old fashioned good recipes and this was perfect!
I just put it in the oven to bake. The beef mixture is wonderful and the potatoes, yum! Can only imagine it is going to be awesome after baked together. Thank you for the recipe.
The best and easiest shepherds pie I’ve eaten
Made this today. Very easy and so delicious! I used ground turkey so I increased the amount of spices a little. I also used fresh chopped carrots and cooked with the onions. I decreased amount of butter in the potatoes and they were still very creamy and good. Next time I’ll get some lamb, which will be a treat.
We make it monthly, it’s so good
A really rich tasting shepherds pie. I think the only change I would make is less butter in the potatoes, it’s just a little bit too much. I would probably substitute some sour cream instead. I made it with ground elk and it was super delicious.
I have to say that this is a terrific recipe! I made it to the specs and it was perfect. The right amount of herbs and everything else was great! THANK YOU!
Best recipe! I have made this several times and my husband loves it. However the last time I only had chicken broth so I used that instead of beef broth, and was concerned it would not be as great. And, to my surprise it was as delicious as it was with beef broth! So it’s yummy either way!
I love this recipe, but I did some playing and changed it into a breakfast pie. I use sage sausage, mixed veggies with a white pepper gravy with cheesy hassbrowns instead of mashed potatoes.
Absolutely delicious 😋. Thank You for sharing.
Easy and delicious!
This really is the “best “ Shepherd’s pie! I added a splash of red wine in with the meat mixture , otherwise I followed precisely . The ultimate comfort food!
Just made this recipe for tonight’s dinner. I love how it’s full of flavor, cost efficient, filling, and so tasty. Ive tried other versions of recipes and this is my favorite one. Thank you for sharing with us. Keep up the great work.
I really like this recipe. I substituted turkey for beef or lamb and cauliflower for potatoes. Delicious and very easy to prepare quickly.
This is the Best Shepherd’s Pie recipe I’ve come across. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the results are absolutely delicious. I’ve already made this a number of times and it never disappoints. I even made a vegan version of this for my friend, with cooked lentils as the protein, soy sauce instead of Worcestershire sauce, and subbed oat milk and nutritional yeast for the mash, it actually turned out to be very tasty, she loved it!! This is a great recipe that can be altered to your dietary needs.
This was easy and very good. I made a double batch. I used ground round, ground turkey and spicy sausage to add more flovor. I also added more carots, corn and peas. The second time I made it I used store bought Simply Potatoes becasue I had them in the refrigerator and wanted to use them. everyone loved this
This concoction was delicious. I added 1/2 lb of lean ground beef to the pound of ground lamb. The spice mixture in the recipe is balanced. I used red potatoes instead of russets, and shaved fresh parmesan from a chunk. Easy peasy to make and it does lend itself to early preparation. Some steamed broccoli with sesame seeds is the perfect companion, along with a Portuguese red.
This was delish!! Even the picky eaters loved it. Easy and flavorful.
Made this for the 1st time tonight and it was delicious. I made 1/2 the recipe since it’s just me and left out the corn that I do not eat. This is definitely a keeper.
I’m trying to prepare some meals in advance to freeze since I’m expecting my first baby in 7 weeks. Does this casserole freeze well?
This is ALWAYS my go to recipe. I always use lamb and bake it in my cast-iron Dutch oven pot. It’s absolutely delicious!!
WOW! So good! A little time consuming but what a great flavor. Will make this a lot. ❤️
This was AMAZING!!!! My husband told me he didn’t like shepards pie and asked if I would be mad if he made his own dinner with the meat I wasn’t going to use… I said sure. A little bit later he came out and said it smelled so delicious, he was going to try it. He got up 3… THREE times for more! He said “how did I ever doubt this?!” Lol. It was amazing. Thank you!
Thank you for such a delicious recipe! My picky toddler and 15 month old baby ate every last bite!!
This was delicious and so easy to make. I will be making it again!
I have always wanted to try this recipe. I’m so glad I came across it, it was a hit with my picky eaters! Thank you so much!
This is an awesome dish. I made this for dinner, mind you my husband is a Chef and he absolutely raved about the dish. He went to work the next day and made it for his residence. This is a keeper!!!
I made this recipe this evening for supper and everyone LOVED it!
I used ground sirloin, it was so delicious, and everyone came back for seconds!
THIS RECIPE IS MOST DEFINITELY A KEEPER! 🙂
I have made this recipe many times with both the lamb (traditional Shepherd’s Pie) and with Beef (Cottage Pie). I have had rave reviews every time. I had an original recipe an original recipe that was lost when we had Superstorm Sandy and this is even better.
I am keeping this recipe and even had to reprint since it is very dogeared!!
Made just as directed– rave reviews from all six diners! Satisfying comfort food!
Amazing!!
This recipe is sooo good !
great flavors, but what kind of coverage do you get with 2lbs (2 lg russet potatoes) of spuds? Has ANYONE managed to do this with 2lbs of potatoes and put more than 1/4-1/2″ of potatoes over the meat filling? 🙂
It’s a 5/5 recipe, but be prepared to use more potatoes!
That’s exactly what I was wondering!!! Two potato’s? I’m gonna try more like 5-6 and if it’s too much I’ll save it for another meal. But just 2 potato’s sure doesn’t seem enough!
Second time making this and definitely the BEST shepherd’s/cottage pie ever! My husband and I love it! I always rice potatoes for mash. Only change I made.
This was so amazing it was bursting with flavors and it’s also good with sharp cheddar cheese on top as well.
All the herbs, tomato paste, beef broth gave the meat sauce a nice flavor with no one herb or the garlic standing out. It is a nice blend. I used Resers Main Street Bistro mashed potatoes. They aren’t as good as following the mashed potato recipe listed here, but they saved this old, disabled woman quite a bit of time.. Also, my husband says cooking ground meat as thoroughly as most recipes direct turns the meat into little hard balls of protein with no flavor. Therefore, we always make any sauce and simmer it; cook the ground meat slightly in a separate pan then add the meat to the sauce. Letting the meat fully cook in the oven with the sauce enhances the meat flavor to blend with all the ingredients. I have several shepherds pie recipes, but this one is easier and still very tasty. I will make this one again.
Hi! I was wondering if you drain the grease from the ground beef? Or is that apart of the sauce?
Very good.
The Shepherds pie turn out so good! My family really liked it and they are really picky eaters. I used ground beef and I added more cheese in the potato topping and I sprinkled some cheese on top. So yummy 😋
My husband said, “the best shepherds pie I’ve ever had”. I substituted the beef meat with ground turkey because we needed to use it up, BUT added in a couple big spoonfuls of our bacon grease from the morning for some extra flavor. I had never had shepherds pie before but this was SO good!!
Delicious! I made a mistake and added 2 tbsp of parsley instead of 2 tsp and removed as much as I could and it still turned out delicious. I added a little more vege’s, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste bc I had 2 1/2lbs frozen ground beef and I couldn’t separate it until most cooked down. I’m glad I did because it offered more servings. I had to show some restraint and not eat the entire dish in one meal! It ended up being a bitter cold day so this dish was perfect! It’s also calls for ingredients most have in stock.
The lamb definitely makes it. Friends mother from England said it’s the best she’s ever had.
Absolutely awesome
I purchased a LARGE individual muffin pan
This recipe made a perfect 6 portions
Easy to make too
Great recipe. Very delicious result!
This is closer to my Irish mom’s recipe. She made it with ground beef because here in the states, it is more affordable than back home she said. But whenever lamb was on sale, she would stock the freezer and make her own grounded lamb for this dish and others, as well as tubing it for stews and her other recipes. Around certain holidays, there was a man who sold lamb roasts and chops around Easter she would buy from him.
I follow her recipe, except I use gravy that I make up 4 times a year and freeze in 1-cup containers. It’s from scratch from bones trimmings, etcetera. I also make stock too. Chicken gravy and stock I also do around the same time. When I saw this recipe my first thought was this would be mom approved!
Great recipe for best classic shepherd’s pie…. Even my toddler, a picky eater, enjoyed it…. Delicious!! 👍👍
The family loves this recipe. I use ketchup instead of tomato paste.
I made this dish using textured pea protein (2 cups rehydrated with 1.5 cups of water), used a little butter to help add back some fat to the recipe. It was fantastic, and I am not a great cook. I have never cooked with tpp before and this was a great introduction. I used an extra splash of Worcestershire. So glad I found this recipe!
Very easy and tasty.
Absolutely phenomenal, I’ve made this twice now and the leftovers never last long. Thank you!
My husband raved about this dish and he is not a raver! I also used half the butter in the potatoes.
Awesome! Wanted a different recipe for hamburger meat and it didn’t fail me! So good and great flavor! I left out the tomato paste and worcestershire sauce because I didn’t have either. The beef broth and flour combination makes a wonderful gravy mixed with the other spices! So good and so easy!
Omg the best (and easiest) I’ve ever made. Definitely will make this again.
I have made this recipe many times and each time it is terrific! If you are in a time crunch (which I usually am) I have used already prepared mashed potatoes and that cuts the prep time down. Such a great, versatile recipe. Thank you!
I have made this twice now, and let me tell you… this stuff is on another level. The seasoning on the filling will change your life. Outstanding work. Thank you!
2nd time making this, always so good! My dad loves it too and he’s a picky eater.
Loved it. Perhaps will use a bit less thyme next time. Added Celery & used fresh carrots.
First time making shepherds pie in years. Think I found a winning recipe, so delicious! Not too hard to pull together if you have the time. Followed the recipe but added a touch more salt and pepper to taste.
I made this almost exactly the way the recipe was written. This is not my normal way of cooking, but it looked right to me and I had never made Shepherd’s Pie. My only deviation was to use a frozen mix of corn, green beans, carrots and peas as that was what was available at the store and I put in 2 cups. The dish was delicious and had good. eye appeal. I do not see any need to modify it as the spicing was perfect to my tastes. I did make peaks on purpose on the mashed potato topping to get good browning. A great comfort food dish.
Superb. It’s better than I had expected. The lamb and spices used are perfect compliments to one another. This will be a staple in our home for years to come. Thank you.
I made this today! Delicious‼️
One question…fo I baste the top with an egg wash? I’ve done this in the past but don’t see it here.
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Best Recipe of Shepards Pie I’ve come acrossed! My family ate until they were complaining about how full they were, and then my son went in for another helping lol.
I have made this 3 times in the past 2 months. Every time I have used leftover prime rib and it has been stupendous! Bookmarked!
Has anyone made this using ground chicken or ground turkey? Would there be any other changes for the ingredients?
So full of flavor, highly recommend!
This is the best shepherd’s pie. Very tasty yet easy to make. This will definitely be one of my go-to recipes. My husband loves this dish.
This is unbelievable ! I can imagine how good it will be as a leftover. I went to Ireland this summer, and had shepherds pie, and almost every pub. This one beats all of them.😋
Absolutely delicious! Very rarely do I find a recipe that I don’t have to adjust slightly to make it more flavorful. It turns out perfect just the way it is. It’s so good, it has become a new staple in our house. Highly recommend!
I never leave reviews but I am for this recipe. I have many years experience cooking professionally and personally. This is hands down the very best Shepherd’s Pie recipe I have ever made and I have made a few.
I used deer meat.. It is so good thanks for the recipe
Fantastic recipe for a classic dish!
I almost never leave reviews but this is incredibly tasty so I had to share how much we liked it. Once my picky 4yr old got it in his mouth he immediately loved it and ate a full bowl, and told me he loved it. I’ve made Shepherds pie before but this was by far the best. No changes or mods needed – make exactly as is, its delicious. (I didn’t have half and half for the potatoes so I used milk and some plain yogurt)
The fact that it is so quick and easy is a huge bonus. I cooked the meat /sauce in a large cast iron pan and added the mashed potatoes on top and baked in the same pan. No need to transfer into a separate baking dish and one less thing to wash.
super solid recipe. What more to ask? simple instructions, easy to follow ingredients – no surprises.
Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever eaten! Perfect blend of seasoning. I used ground lamb and didn’t skimp on the Worcestershire sauce!
Very helpful that the recipe allows for doubling or tripling the recipe. I made extra filling to freeze for future.
This was FABULOUS! It was probably the most flavorful Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had. I didn’t want to stop eating it. I made one alteration. I added a truffle parmesan seasoning to the potatoes. All of it was so good!
Love this, definitely my go to if all i have is hamburger in the fridge and my kids coming over to eat my food lol. I don’t stray from the recipe, works great every time! Maybe I’ll do instant potatoes but the cheese is key. Thanks for something easy and delicious! Leftovers are great but that hardly comes up 🤔
This was yummy. I made two personal preference adjustments. I subbed the rosemary for some dry steak seasoning, because I don’t like the taste of it, and I subbed the Worcestershire sauce for Hickory BBQ sauce and a dash of A1 sauce to the beef mixture. It was tasty. My Mother In Law is impossible to please, and she liked it as well. That says a lot. I would make it again. Thanks
Excellent. Good taste , easy to make. A great comfort dish
It’s pretty darn good.
This was a great dinner with a salad. I’ll be making this one again. We all enjoyed it!
Great recipe. I would only add drain the meat after you brown it. I did that and was glad I did.
This is fabulous but you need to use good mincemefrom butchers it farm shop like we did supermarket mince will not have the same outcome
Just a question what does 1/3 cup of half and half mean please
I always made Sheppard’s pie with a tomato beef base for over 30 years . This recipe was so go that I am NEVER making it any other way. Thank You!
I’ve made this several times. My family loves it and it’s super easy!
I don’t typically leave comments but this dish has been a staple in our household for over a year. I rarely find recipes that I go back to but this one is my all time favorite! I always go a bit more on the potatoes and a bit more garlic- but this dish makes an Irish family jump for joy! Thank you for this! 100/10 would recommend.
Made this in parts this week due to a very busy schedule. Put it together for dinner tonight. Got a colonoscopy coming up next Wednesday, and trying hard to eat clean/healthy.
Turned out delicious! Love it!
I looked at one or two recipes before this one and stopped right here. It was delicious! We doubled the recipe and had to make extra mashed potatoes to go with it because the layer was too thin. Love the tomato paste and beef broth combo. More flavourful.
We made it on a snow day and everyone was waiting for it to be ready!
Wow! Fantastic recipe—clear, on-hand ingredients, & easy-to-follow…best of all, DELICIOUS! I almost always doctor ingredients in recipes but this was the rare exception. I was skeptical about the tomato paste but the overall combined proportions and flavorings resulted in the absolute perfect outcome. My small mods include whisking the tomato paste & flour (I used corn starch) into the beef broth before pouring it into the ground beef mixture. I cheated on mashed potatoes (easy peasy in 5 minutes & yummy…2-4 oz I*****n loaded baked potatoes flavor made with 4 c boiling water). I also greased/cooking sprayed the pan before layering the pie. Awesome regular rotation family recipe. The veggies’ taste & texture are nicely camouflaged in this dish. Thank u!
Amazing!!!!!!🥧
Can you mash the potatoes with a beater? Not sure if it makes a difference. I want to make this recipe today.
Thanks
This was the best shepherds pie I ever made. My whole family loved it.
This recipe is a family favorite. The flavors are great! I make it with Impossible Burger and it works really well. I usually cut back on the butter and use milk instead of half and half, and the potatoes are still really rich and flavorful. I laugh every time I read the note that tells me I can use 1/2 cup of frozen carrots and 1/2 cup of frozen peas instead of 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots! Really? Actually, I use fresh carrots, and put them in towards the end of the onion cooking time.
It works well to make the meat layer and the potato layer early in the day and put them in separate containers in the refrigerator. A little before cooking, take them out of the fridge to bring them to room temperature. Then, assemble and bake. It maybe adds 5 minutes to the cooking time.
Very Very good!!! I did not change a thing! i made a huge pan and it was gone in less than 30 mins!
Unbelievably a good recipe
Super flavorful! I’m definitely keeping the recipe to make again! My son who hates peas and carrots had seconds!
I made your classic Shepards Pie recipe and we both loved it. My Husband insisted I add a pound of reg sausage with the ground beef which made me have to double the recipe and there is only the two of us. We will be eating this for the next three days but I don’t think we will mind. A big winner in our book. Thanks for the recipe!
This is literally the best shepherds pie I’ve EVER had. Amazing flavour! (I put more of everything) and it was EASY!
Very easy to make! Flavors blended perfect! Best we had yet!
One of the best shepherds pie I’ve ever made. This recipe is definitely a keeper and will make again.
Everyone loved it. My 18 yr old grandson could not stop saying how good it was.
This was delicious! Only a few changes to the recipe: 1. I don’t like peas so I used an Italian style mixed frozen veggies (lima beans, carrots, zukes, Italian green beans). 2. Used Fage yogurt w/milk since I didn’t have 1/2 & 1/2. 3. Made some extra mashed potatoes, so we could decorate the top like an iced cake. Will definitely make this again.
The only thing I would change is the parmesan cheese (not very English or Irish) to white cheese and add a bit more than the recipe suggests. Other than that it is pretty good. As for authentic, well, its as I just said, it’s pretty good, but I’ve had it at an English pub and it was much better and a bit different. You must know that this was, in England originally a meal made from leftover meat, vegetables and potatoes so there are different variations which have become over time a more common or similar recipe intentionally made from scratch and not leftovers.
I made it tonight and it was amazing no leftovers. I used ground Turkey and added cheese and cornbread so I layers it potatoes, meat, cheese and topped it off with cornbread.
Thank you for these instructions on preparing delicious meal
This is such an awesome recipe!! My husband likes this better than the shepherd’s pie at McGuires restaurant!! I put mine in a 9×11 dish to be able to add extra mashed potatoes to it. I also add shredded cheddar which adds a nice touch.
Simple n very delicious
Rave reviews from my whole family. I had to make a substitution due to a family member’s allergy (subbed baby limas for the peas). The parmesan I had was a bit mild for our taste, so I added a tablespoon of nutritional yeast to up the cheesiness.
Great recipe! Didn’t have carrots, peas or corn so I used green beans and it was delicious!
Just yum!!! Happened upon the recipe by chance n so glad that I did. We ate every bit of it! Even the picky eaters enjoyed🤤
OMG! I found this recipe before Christmas and I’ve been craving it ever since. Well, I finally made it! It’s amazing! I added a little bit of red wine to enhance the richness. I will definitely hold on to this recipe! It’s a winner.
Very good – tasty. Everyone loved it. Served with salad as a starter. Yummy !!
I made this tonight and it turned great and tasted even better !
Should you drain the fat from the ground beef after cooking?
First time making Shepherds Pie.
Loved it!
Now it’s a staple for our go to meals!
This was so delicious on a winter evening. I used lamb and fresh thyme I had in the fridge, along with a pinch of red pepper flakes. I found that canned corn worked well, too. Definitely one of the best shepherd’s pies I’ve ever made. Thank you!
This is very good, my husband and myself really enjoyed it and wouldn’t change a thing. This will be in the rotation and I am sharing it with my daughter and sister.
Delicious! I added grated zucchini in lieu of corn and used whole milk and cheddar in the potatoes. Gotta use what’s in the fridge 🙂 This was so easy definitely a keeper!!
All 4 of my kids and husband literally said the words “this is the best shepherd’s pie!”. It really was super good. I followed the recipe exactly BUT I think using fresh herbs (imo) makes everything better so I might try that next time.
Thanks for a keeper:)
This recipe was nothing short of mouth watering . I doubled the recipe and made it for 2 families. Such a crowd pleaser. I followed this recipe to a “T” changed nothing and was super with the results.
I’ve made this today and I have to say, AWESOME! My husband is going to go nuts, he loves Shepherds Pie! This is the best one I’ve ever made. Thank you for the recipe.
I cooked this shepherds pie for my dinner. It was good. I will cut portion and throw in the freezer. That’s what I’m doing as I am always busy. No time to cook. Thank you for the recipe.
We love this recipe! I make it twice a month and it is always a huge hit.
I only use beef, lamb isn’t popular in my home, and fresh carrots, just because we keep them on hand…. but we are lovers of this recipe.
It is warm, hearty and great for leftovers.
This recipe has been a staple in my house for three years now, always winning the favor of all friends and guests!! Every bite is SO DELICIOUS. Five stars hands down
WOW.
This was so delicious! I made the meat mixture with celery, corn, and peas because that’s what I had. Then I made my own mashed potatoes “recipe”- just cream, ground white pepper added until creamy. The beef broth and tomato paste ratio within the mixture was perfection! I like to try a new recipe every time and this was really good! Nice texture and delicious flavor!! Thank you!!
So so delicious! Perfect balance of flavors and my husband loves it!!
I added brown gravy to top it with to make it complete. We used to serve it with gravy at a restaurant I worked at as a teen.
Made it and had a friend from Ireland try it and said it was amazing. Great recipe thx
I am not a fan of shepherds pie but this one was excellent!!! a perfect combo of flavours and a nice gravy.
Kudos to Ms. Finks for this tasty recipe. I have tried it several times now and it’s always been a big hit with dinner guests.
I’ve made this several times – a family favorite! I don’t change a thing . Recipe is perfect 👍
I found this recipe to use my leftover mash potatoes from our big Christmas party and oh my gosh!! So yummy. I think this is our family’s new comfort meal. Delicious
I made this without the spices called for (rosemary and thyme)Used garlic and parsley only. and all the other ingredients. With a sprinkling of mozzrella on the potatoes and served with a dollop of sour cream on the side with a tossed salad. Yum, yum. Thanks for this recipe.
This is one our all time favorite recipes in our house! We’re vegetarian, so we use Impossible ground beef and it turns out amazing every time. Incredible flavors and perfect for the holidays!
Easy to make and really rustic and yum!
This was so delicious! My family Loved it. I didn’t have Parmesan so I used sharp cheddar. Thank you!
This dish is AMAZING! Very easy to prepare and the seasonings all come together to form a masterpiece of flavors! I’m bringing two pans to my son’s house on Christmas Day as part of our supper. I know it will be a huge hit! This is definitely my favorite Shepherd ‘s Pie recipe!
I made this tonight and ended up making twice as much potatoes so I out it in two pie dishes! Also substituted Gardein ground Be’f for the ground beef and it turned out amazing! Tasty and I feel good eating it. Great recipe will make again!
I made this dish but used instant potatoes. It was delicious. The meat was seasoned well and tasty.
Also I added chopped up parsnips as an extra veg. I also put in more of the carrots and peas. I have always tried to up-veg these kinds of dishes. It is easier to double the amount and then freeze one for later.
Great recipe. I doubled the recipe and added two teaspoons of Marmite if you have it. The meat part improves by making it a day ahead.
We really enjoyed this recipe. The flavours were very very good and well balanced. I did not alter the recipe at all.
What is half and half?
This was a great hit for our backyard bonfire party. Yummy, comfort food, tasty, everyone gave lots of compliments and went back for seconds. Super easy to prep and throw in oven once guests arrive. Made with a side pear/arugula/gorgonzola salad. AMAZING. All the guests left with the recipe as requested haha
This meal was absolutely delicious. I even used instant potatoe mix and my husband is in love. He is asking me to make this every week. The only thing I did wrong was add too much minced garlic. I did not follow the amount the directions called for and I don’t recommend adding more garlic than this recipe calls for.
The family loved this meal! It was a very flavorful version of this meal.
I’m making this right now. I didn’t have frozen peas or carrots just can’s which is so unusual because I don’t eat canned vegetables. My boyfriend always thinking everything has to be stocked. It sure sounds good so I hope I don’t mess it up.
I used fresh mushrooms and a lamb leg I had. I diced it. It was so good!
I made this for dinner one night, and WOW, was it ever good!! I am planning to make it again for a special Christmas Eve dinner. The only thing that I will do the next time is to make more mashed potatoes for the topping. This is going to be recipe that we will make over and over again.
How does this recipe hold up to freezing for food prepping several of these? If so what would the changes be when bringing them from the freezer for baking?
The BEST!!!
Love this so much. One of the best shepards pie ever. I added old bay seasoning to it because I didn’t have a lot of the seasonings and it was great!!
Tried for dinner tonight and it was delicious!!!
Made this recipe for the first time, doubled it because I had 2 lbs of lean ground beef. Used most of the same spice, added some chunks of fresh carrot and mushrooms and winged a few measurements but the flavour was tremendous. I also broiled it for the last 5 minutes and the cheese in the potatoes browned wonderfully. My husband was impressed and had 4 pieces. I will definitely make this again.
I’ve made Shepherd’s Pie many times before, always using a different recipe. I could never quite find the right meat mixture and it always tasted bland to me. Then I found this recipe! I believe it is the combination of the spices, Worcestershire sauce, and the tomato paste that gave it the taste I was looking for.
The only part I change any time I make Shepherd’s Pie are the vegetable ingredients I use a 15 oz. can of corn as I’m not a fan of carrots (I may add peas the next time I make it).
Thanks for sharing this recipe, as I will be using this one from now on!
This is by far the best recipe I have tasted. My husband and I recently ate at an Irish pub and were disappointed as the dish was so bland. it left us wanting more. Found this recipe, and I made it tonight for dinner, without the peas but instead sauteed fresh carrots and onions together initially before adding the meat to brown. The result was incredible We could not stop eating it— it was sooo good. It will become on of our comfort food recipes forever!
Super tasty, easy to make!
I made it few times, every time putting different vegetables (zucchini etc.) on top of the meat mixture, before potatoes! Adds moisture and texture!
Best yet
Honestly the best shepherds pie we have ever had! Didn’t need the cheese in the mashed potatoes..but was extra delicious!
I made this vegan by substituting Beyond Burger (4 patties) for the meat, used vegan Worcestershire sauce ,and veggie broth instead of beef broth, vegan butter (Earth Balance) and Unsweetened Silk for the half & half. It was really good, to the level of amazing!
Omfg!!!! I just made this for a dinner party with a group of friends. Everyone including myself loved it!!!
Very good. A few suggestions: I weighed my potatoes at the store and it took 4+ to get to 2lbs. I would recommend starting with the potatoes first, not the meat as the recipe orders it. That’s what I did, and I was done with the meat & veggies before the potato water started boiling. I felt like the meat was missing some depth of flavor, so I added about 1/2 C. of red wine. It was an improvement in my opinion, but to each their own. Finally, I had fresh carrots I wanted to use up, so I peeled and chopped them and added with the onions to ensure adequate cooking time.
I have made this recipe over and over and over and over again. EVERYONE LOVES IT!!!
I haven’t made it for a few months, and I am going to make it this week for someone new.
I have to give him most of it because I am unstoppable at eating it myself.
Folks, this is a SUPER “basic recipes” that leaves so much freedom to move in your direction.
I made this for the 3rd time tonight and it’s just the Amazing best.
I added various cheeses to the Potatoes and used Okinawan Sea Salt. It was speachless to see the
family enjoy this special dish. This has turned into a weekly dish. Thank you so much.
My husband hated shepherds pie since childhood until I made this one. He asked for seconds and told me to definitely make again. We love garlic so I just added a little extra to the meat mixture. The parm in the potatoes gave it a nice flavor.
I always make a recipe exactly as written the first time I make it. That being said, I hate rosemary and thyme isn’t my favorite either but I added them anyway. It tasted delicious!
Great Recipe — I’ve been making my take on both versions for most of my life. Only thing I would recommend is putting a small layer of the mashed potatoes on the bottom (very thin layer) – it somehow enhances the gravy and crisps a bit on the bottom. Make sure the oven is fully pre-heated if you do so.
Very tasty dish. I added extra garlic powder in the mashed potatoes per taste and also some cream cheese to make them extra creamy. Overall very flavorful and even my very picky kids loved it.
Oh my God this shepherd’s pie was so good that I had to come back and put a review. Usually I don’t put a review but having this pie, I had to come back and put one down. 10 out of 10
What is the serving size? I get that you say 1/6th but is that like 1 cup or what? My son counts calories etc… and would like an exact amount.
This is the best shepherds pie I’ve ever made all it needs it need it’s 1/4 of thyme and rosemary and it’s perfect
All the family love it
I made ahead as today is such a busy day! Any suggestions on alterations to time in over since it was in the fridge overnight?
I prepared mine the day before and stored in the refrigerator overnight. Before I baked it, I let it come to room temperature. It turned out great.
Very easy and tasty! Exactly the perfect measurements for each ingredient. The Husband gave direct instructions to print and save this recipe and to NEVER deviate from its original measurements! This will be a staple at our dinner table.
Delicious recipe. It definitely hit the spot for comfort food.
I have made a version of this several times. I use ground Turkey and add more spices. I usually make a double batch and it’s always a hit. Thank you for posting.
You can add 10 minutes if it’s been in the fridge all day or overnight, so bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Check it at 30 minutes just to make sure your potatoes aren’t burning. If they are getting to brown, just put tin foil loosely over the potatoes.
This was so satisfying and comforting, absolutely delicious! I went carb crazy and served with toasted ciabatta bread. The flavors were deep and rich and outstanding, didn’t change a thing.
I added red wine
Yuuuuuuuummmmmmyyyyyy
Made this recipe this evening for the family, it was a hit! So delicious, the best shepherd’s pie we’ve ever had!
When I put pre-made casseroles in the fridge overnight, I usually pop them in the microwave for a few minutes to take the chilll off of them. Then I place in a preheated oven for the time suggested in the recipe… for this one, 400 degrees 25-30 minutes or until bubbly, as recipe states.
This recipe was amazing , I made 3lbs of mince .
Turned out fantastic!!
Its a winner! I made it using chunks of lamb from a leg of lamb, not ground and fresh carrots sautéed with onions. I actually had some homemade lamb broth from the roast and used that.I also cooked up the meat filling in a dutch oven and put the potatoes directly on top and threw the whole thing in the oven. I also use 1% milk, and only half the butter, but filled in with cream cheese. It all worked out.
I made this tonight it was delicious, I used ground turkey instead and traded the Worcestershire sauce for soy sauce but amazing, also we’re texture freaks so we added some crushed potato chips.
This was yummy!
I made one with regular mashed potatoes.
I also made one with mashed sweet potatoes (just cause I like them). Delicious!!
Will make this again. Thanks for the recipe.
It is our family’s tradition to have Shepherd’s Pie on Christmas Eve. This year I decided to try a different recipe, yours! I am so glad I did. This proved to be easy and definitely a keeper. I double the gravy ingredients, just because that’s how we like it. Thank you and welcome to the family!
Everyone loves this dish! I get requests for the recipe all the time.
Traded the Worcestershire sauce? Nooooooooooooo!
I just made this also and used turkey meat. So delicious!!
Very good and simple recipe. Next time I make it I will cut the rosemary and thyme in half. It was a little overwhelming. Also I cook my ground chuck in little chunks instead of chopped it all like taco meat. Overall great recipe. I will be cooking again.
This was great. I don’t like creamy potatoes so I left out the half and half and just stirred the potatoes with a quarter cup of butter and probably half a cup of cheese, sprinkled more on top and baked for 25 minutes. We both had seconds!
I have been looking for a delicious Shepherd’s Pie recipe for ages and came across this one. I followed the recipe and incorporated a few extra items into it from another recipe (my standard procedure). 1/2 c. Red wine added to cooked beef and reduce, then follow rest of recipe. When all beef came together and was simmering, a couple of handfuls of Hormel Bacon pieces (real bacon) and extra Worcester Sauce to give it that authentic Shepherd’s Pie flavor. Also added 1/4 cup sour cream to potato mixture as I didn’t have any Half &Half. Simply delicious! Now I have the best Shepherd’s Pie recipe.
This was the best shepherd’s pie I’ve ever tasted! Totally go with lamb.
What if I have 2lbs ground beef- does everything else in the recipe just get doubled?
The recipe shows in the upper right corner 1x 2x 3x and it appears all ingredients are doubled if you are making the recipe, times 2.
This is not only the best Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever had, it might be the tastiest meal I’ve ever made in my life!
Absolutely excellent recipe!
I tried this and it was very soupy. So I’m not sure how to make it with the right proportions if you have 2 lbs of beef
This was a delicious warm meal! My family loved it! Thank you.
That’s what I do. I use 2 lbs of lamb and double everything else.
Hi Nicole, I’m not the original poster but saw your question. We are a family of 6 and often have to double the meat portion so yes, I would double the sauce/liquids/seasoning and only added extra vegetables as you like. No need to double the potatoes though unless you want to.
Yes, that is what I did
Yes.
I made double, I doubled everything, and put it in a 13×9 casserole with a sheet pan underneath for anything that may have dripped. It was a huge hit, so you will want to double.
Yes. Definitely. I make 4x recipe and freeze half. I use 2x to feed 6 people with corn muffins and a side salad. 🙂 I also bake it at 375 as it gets overcooked. You don’t want to overcook it.
Best tasting shepherd’s pie I’ve ever eaten. My husband had seconds. And we both had it today for lunch. Thank you for sharing.
It came out pretty good, but we thought it had too much thyme.
Gorgeous meat filling flavours with beautiful potatoes to match !
I used ground Turkey instead, my BF and I ate the whole thing.
Personally I think it depends on if you want more meat added to your potatoes, at most I would do one plus a half ratio when you have twice the meat,remember meat is protein and potatoes are carbs
In any recipe, be careful doubling salt. Use half again as much salt as called for, then taste, and adjust with additional pinches of salt.
I’ve made this so many times and it’s such a hit in my house! Can you make ahead and freeze this recipe? Any suggestions?
Wow! I love this recipe! Comfort food to the max! Thank you for the great recipe and a new spin to the one that I’ve been using for years, I was happy to spice things up a bit and make some changes to mine. Love it!
This is the very best Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever made. I used half the butter and the potatoes were still buttery and delicious. I used lamb instead of beef. Since I made the meat filling in a cast iron frying pan, I topped the meat filling with the potatoes and popped it in a 400° oven. It cut the baking time by half because the pan was already heated.
Does the 1 cup of broth make this filling very liquid?
This is the best Shepard pie. My family loved it. I just made another pan with chicken and added cheddar cheese to the potatoes. Was so good.
I made this exactly as published. Added french fried onion rings on top of potatoes for crunch! Delicious!
If I need to make a big Shepherds pie for a family using 3 lbs beef do I need to triple the ingredients?
Very satisfied with recipe , best Shepherd’s pie I’ve made and eaten
Great idea to bake in the cast iron skillet. I’m going to try it with lesser basking time as you suggest.
Made this tonight and it was a hit! My friend went back for seconds!! Thank you super yummy and better than my recipe. Only changes I didn’t have thyme so I left it out and my mixed veggies had string beans. It’s a keeper!
I tried the recipe and it came out amazing! Of course as I like to add my own ingredients like red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, jeera powder, garam masala and more for more of an Indian spices twist. I did use Halal ingredients so instead of broth I used a vegetable oxo cube and boiled it in water with Halal Lamb. I didn’t have my frozen veg so I just used peas. Thank you for this recipe, I had no idea how to make shepards pie but this had given me an idea of how to make it and so I did. It’s easy, quick and tastes amazing. My family loved it!
I’ve used the bones of this recipe a few times now and like it so much! I hate doing dishes so I use the cast iron skillet I cook everything in to top with potatoes and cook. I omit the garlic and cheese, and add a lot of diced mushrooms. It’s so good!
Many favorite shepherd’s pie recipe! I crave this at least once a month !
I have not make it but I’m trying it this weekend
It really sounds so delicious
This recipe was the first recipe and only one I have used for Shepherds Pie. I love this recipe, surprisingly easier than I always thought Shepherds Pie to be. I did not make mashed potatoes from scratch. I bought Bob Evans Premade mashed potatoes and added all the ingredients to them. It was delicious.
Wondering if this can be assembled and then frozen (before baking). If so, just thaw before baking per the instructions?
Made this for dinner tonight. I only had the small red and gold potatoes on hand so skins stayed on. I also had a frozen carrot, corn, and green bean mix. It was a big hit. It will definitely become a regular menu item at our house. I can’t wait for leftovers tomorrow.
THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!! Didn’t and wouldn’t change a thing.
Good flavor, super easy (I used leftover mashed potato casserole for topping), kids liked it, WINNER!
I made this for dinner tonight my husband loved it. He is a very picky eater hates vegetables anything healthy. Thank you for sharing this recipe I wouldn’t change a thing.
I made this last night and all 4 of my kids loved it, especially my 4 year old! Will definitely be adding to our rotation. I actually used venison for the meat and it was amazing. Really delicious recipe.
I followed all instructions, except that I made this with boxed mashed potato topping. Did not have peas or corn, so used diced carrots, diced celery for the peas and diced frozen broccoli for the corn. The seasoning on the meat was great as is, and it was really a good meal.
I think it would have been better if you substituted the diced celery for the corn.
Tasty and versatile. Don’t leave out the tomato paste–that kicks it up a notch from recipes that don’t call for the tomato paste.
Absolutely amazing and easy too! I had some leftover mashed potatoes, so it was extra easy. Husband devoured it.
Hello! Have you ever tried freezing this pie? Made it tonight it was fantastic with double seasoning. It’s so much work. I’m wondering if I can make two at once and freeze one. Thanks!
I’ve frozen this recipe before and it froze up beautifully!! I’d say to cook it with aluminum for half the cooking time then without it otherwise the cheese browns before the rest can cook! This isn’t an issue if you thaw it though!! <3
This was superb! And I don’t believe it was much more work than anything else—I even added a few carrots, and threw in both frozen corn and frozen peas. Don’t skip any of the ingredients, though. I used lamb because—hello?—SHEPHERD’S pie. But I’m sure it’s good with beef as well.
I never leave reviews on recipes I try whether I like them or not, this is my honest first one…but my whole family LOVED this dish and they rarely all like the same thing. I followed the meat portion of the recipe exactly, I dished into premade pie crusts and used leftover mashed potatoes so I did not use the potato recipe. I also added a bit of leftover gravy into the meat mix, perfect for using thanksgiving leftovers.
We made this last night and followed the recipe verbatim and it is excellent! Our picky family loved it! I would not change a thing.
I make this at least once a month. It is outstanding. Thank you so much! Even if I use ground beef instead of lamb it is amazing and still retains the same flavors. I will make this routinely forever.
Delicious!! We spiced ours up a bit with some cayenne.
Absolutely in love with this recipe
This came out wonderful and was a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving mashed potatoes.
I just tried the Shepherds pie with ground beef. It came out great…to die for…just like Mom’s.
I tried the recipe with turkey meat instead since that’s all I had on hand. It was delicious and a great hit with a picky 6 year old eater. Will definitely do it again. Thank you.
My go to recipie.
This is the second Sunday I’ve made this and it’s a WINNER!!
My family LOVES this Cottage Pie. My wife doesn’t like onions, so I ommit them.
I also add some Cream Cheese to the potato mixture.
So, not a “true” Cottage Pie… more like an “Apartment Pie”. LOL
Oh. My. Gosh. This recipe is so good! A keeper for sure. And I normally can’t stand shepherds pie. I love the flavors – simply fantastic.
Full disclosure, I have never before made or even eaten Shepherds Pie. It seemed an odd dish. Well I am a believer now. I followed the recipe pretty closely. I think the Worcestershire is the key. Not that I have a reference point. Definitely a great comfort type food for a cold day. Thanks!
I never leave reviews on recipes. This is, by far, one of the best recipes I’ve made from scratch. I used canned French Green Beans instead of the 1/2 cup of carrots only because I didn’t have any and omg, this was excellent. I also used 2% milk instead of half and half. Everything else, I made to the T. This was SO FREAKING GOOD! thank you 🙂
Can I freeze this shepherds pie?
If so. Should I cook before freezing
I’m making meals for my son !!
This recipe is simply the best !
Delicious! Loved the combination of flavors and so easy to make.
I didn’t have tomato paste, so I skipped that part with the flour. I simply added a bit less beef broth, but still boiled and simmered. It was VERY good, and a big hit with the family!
This dish was delicious. I lightened up on the rosemary and thyme. This dish will have a lot of action over the next few years.
Great looking recipe. I followed the instructions but used instant Parmesan Garlic Red Potatoes.
It turned out great. I put the dish in large Ramekins.
I also used it with Ground Beef and Italian Sausage mix!
The best Shepherd’s pie ever! I’ve been making it about once a week since I first discovered this recipe. It has become my son’s favorite dish. I use ground beef instead of ground lamb and I also, sadly, omit the parmesan due to food allergy, but it is always, always a hit.
we’ll have you ever while cooking say to yourself this will be good next day for lunch 😀 we’ll ya I thought that but there was nothing left lol it was delicious
This is the best Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had, as well as my first attempt ever making it. It turned out perfect, the potatoes were so amazing and the flavor of the meat and vegetables was incredible. This will be the only way I ever make this again.
Deeeeeelicious! I followed it precisely except I was out of rosemary. Yum! I like it saucier so added a bit more broth. Those were my only two deviations. thanks!
I just made this recipe tonight. The rosemary kinda threw me off. Next time, I would probabaly make it without it or half the amount. Other than that, this was a very comforting meal.
Delicious! Tasted and smelled amazing! A big hit.
Just made this for my hubby! It is delicious! I stuck to the recipe with the ground sirloin except for a couple of swaps of ingredients simply due to what I had on hand. I used vegetable stock instead of beef since it’s what I had on hand. Also I used store bought premade mashed potatoes! Lol Hey, I had them on hand and they made life easy! Turned out so yummy!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!!
This is an easy and absolutely delicious recipe. The fact that it can be made ahead and assembled and cooked when needed.
Delicious! P
This is easy and delicious. One of my sons favorite.
I followed the exact recipe using beef.
Very good recipe. The hole family loved it. THANK YOU FOR THE GOODNESS
Wonderful recipe! Made this yesterday evening. Never heard so much mmm-ing from my daughters! I had all the fresh herbs in my garden still, so used fresh instead of dry. And had no milk in fridge so subbed a mixture of heavy cream and sour cream, thinned with water.
My one daughter confessed that she never liked sheperds pie before. My secret… I couldn’t find my time worn recipe yesterday evening, so I used yours! And yours is going to stay my new go to!
It was delish, not a word said or leftover to be found!
I thought the Shepherds pie was great! Very tasty and moist! I had also made the Meatloaf and it was wonderful and a weekly dish at our house!
Absolutely perfect! So delicious. Last night I made this with beef and used the exact recipe which was as excellent as it could be. Husband approved and licked his plate!!!
Amazing..I used turkey ground meat and it was delicious..hubby loved it as well..will definitely use this recipe again the next time I make Shepherds pie..Thanks for posting it!
I could not get lamb so I used hamburger meat.
Followed the recipe exactly except I added extra broth to make it more moist. Excellent recipe.
I actually used Ground Venison instead of beef or lamb, it was excellent!!
Oh. Em. Gee!!! This recipe turned out amazing!! I used the double recipe, and I used 4 small/ medium potatoes, and one medium sweet potato, because it had to be used, and it was absolutely amazing.
5 stars!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This dish was delicious! Everyone loved it and thought it was the best shepherds pie they had ever eaten. I added a stalk of celery and used frozen mixed vegetables in place of frozen carrots and peas. I also didn’t have thyme so I used marjoram instead.
Best Shepards Pie I’ve ever tasted. I made this recipe with ground lamb twice and everyone loved it. Will only use this recipe from now on.
Wonderful flavor. This will be added my families favorites. Thank you
This is delicious! Made it exactly as the recipe, used lamb. Just perfect.
Delicious ! Omitted the rosemary as my husband is not a fan but Wouldn’t change any other part of this recipe and will definitely make this again.
So good! I’m making this for the second time in a week tonight! Great for a chilly fall/winter night. The first time I did not have parm cheese, I just topped it with a cheddar blend which was good! Tonight I made as written. It’s in the oven as we speak!
Simply amazing!
We make shepard’s pie a lot and after trying this recipe, our family agrees this is the BEST we have ever had! We used frozen mixed veggies and also added shredded parm to the top. I didn’t have all of the seasonings so I used an “herbs de Provence” blend (which had all of the herbs needed plus a few!) We used an 8×8 dish and it was perfect. We are definitely saving this recipe!
The only thing I will change the next time I make this dish is to omit the rosemary. It takes over the dish too much. Other than that, it’s delicious!
My husband said it was the best he ever had. I will likely cut down on the butter just a bit or add an extra potato. Very delicious!
I made this for dinner tonight, and it was absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly, and would not change a thing.
My dinner guests raved! My husband thought he didn’t like lamb. Was totally converted.
Even a mediocre cook like myself made this and it was fabulous!!
This recipe is great. Since I always add my twist to a recipe I made the following changes.
Used half ground beef and half ground lamb
Added a diced jalapeño
Doubled the Worcestershire sauce
Added fresh corn cut off the cob
Added a prepared packet of gravy using the cup of broth from the recipe
Sprinkled shedded melty cheese on top
When you say you used a prepared packet of gravy using the cup of broth from the recipe. Did you add that to the shepherds pie mixture or as a gravy like topping?
The best! I’m married to Mr Picky and he loved it
Awesome recipe, great flavor! I only made a few modifications. I added diced mushrooms, slightly more beef broth and a tablespoon of “Better than Bullion” to the meat. It’s delicious either way!
Loved this recipe my 9 year old wouldn’t eat my sisters but he ate all of this one. The spices really create a wonderful bite.
It was delicious I would definitely make this recipe again
Loved it. Not for everyone but I also added a splash of bourbon to the ground beef as I was cooking that. Wife and picky 9-year-old son both loved it. Also skipped the cheese due to lactose intolerance, still very yummy.
This is a very delicious recipe. It is totally worth making over and over. This will become a staple for our household. A great dish as things get colder outside.
So good ! Thanks 👍 Made it last night & it ruled !
Tastes great! I used about 3/4 of a stick of butter instead of the whole stick. I also forgot to add the parm cheese to the potatoes. I sprinkled it on after it came out of the oven and it was still great.
I used ground turkey and followed the filling instructions as far as seasoning, (double garlic) etc. The veggies were a matter of cleaning out the fridge ….parts of: parsnip, delicato squash, frozen peas, green beans, corn, and celery.
The topping was microwaved cauliflower mixed in food processer with cream cheese, butter and garlic powder.
It was a hit with my family.
Thanks for the inspiration.
The first time we made it we follow the recipe exactly and enjoyed it so much we are having it again.
Second time we have made this recipe, we added a bit more salt, bit less rosemary, increased of beef broth by a quarter of a cup and increase the vegetables by half of a cup. Just personal changes and I always like more veggies! Otherwise the taste
Excellent recipe, lots of flavor.
Made your Shepard’s Pie recipe, my husband loved it and he is famous for being a fussy eater! It is delicious!!
I made this recipe the other day and its amazing! This will always be my go to recipe.
This was excellent: the entire family raved. I used venison instead of beef and added a bit of Cajun seasoning.
I have made this Shepard’s Pie several times – It’s Delicious. Doubled the recipe in a 9 X 13 dish for potluck get togethers it’s always a big hit.
Wouldn’t change a thing very tasty
First time I’ve ever made or eaten Shepherd’s Pie. I made it with caribou and it was SO good! I used less butter & milk instead of half & half. Only thing I need to do differently is to cut in half for me and my husband!
This is an excellent recipe! The family loved it. It is the best shepherd’s pie I ever ateI
Thank you very much!
I can’t wait to start getting recipes. And can’t wait to try this shepherds pie. Making a double batch. Extra potatoes!
What a great feel good meal on a cool rainy fall Sunday! Delicious! I added fresh mushrooms to the onion, used fresh parsley because I had some, and only had chicken broth so I used that. It was pretty easy, my family enjoyed it! Thanks for posting!
Can you freeze and bake later???
You Have to make it!
I wish I could post an image of the final product. I grew up on a Sheep ranch and my mother would make this dish in the fall during potato harvest for all the workers in the field. I made this recipe exactly as recommended (with Lamb) and it was amazing. I will be making this in the future. I recommend baking it in a convection oven to get a nice brown to the potatoes.
This is delicious. The best shepherds pie I’ve ever made. Followed the recipe exactly and wouldn’t change a thing. Thank you!
Great dish. I used bob Evans potatoes to cut out the potato mashing step! Fantastic!
A great base with lots of flavor. I used herbs that I had on hand including fresh thyme & parsley. I had left over mash to use up. I added a tiny bit of parm to them while re-warming them but also did a light sprinkle on top of the potatoes before popping in the oven.
I like the idea of single portions and used some mini copper dutch ovens I had, creating single serve portions. Fun! I’ll definitely be using this recipe again in the future. Just wish I could share a pic of my finished product….!
So delicious!
This was a simple to prepare and very nice shepherds pie. Easy to be flexible with and add your own spin. Personally I like a little heat so I added a jalapeño to the onion step. And if you want a guilt free version try using the parsnip cauliflower purée over at love and lemons in place of potatoes. No dairy, no butter, no guilt and it was delicious with this!! Yummy!
This recipe is the choice for birthday dinners for 2 kids. It’s perfect and the mashed potatoes have become my go to recipe as well.
As said by previous reviews, prep time on this was wayyyyy longer than 20 mins, and both me and my partner teamed up to make it. Other than that, great recipe! Ultimate comfort food. Kids went back for seconds, which never happens. Yum!
So delicious!!!! My husband and (11yr) daughter both went for seconds and enjoyed it as leftovers. This will become a staple in our home.
Made this for my family and they loved it. Will be making it again for sure!
Excellent! We loved the flavor!
Beautiful
This was delicious! I used prepared yukon gold mashed potatoes from Sams to save time and it worked great.
Great recipe! One of my family’s favorites. Only thing I would add is to drain the grease left over from cooking the meat.
Very delicious!
Very delicious will keep this recipe thank you
This was a great recipe, I also doubled it and used a 9×13 pan. Served it with homemade mustard pickles and my husband had two large servings! Definitely on the rotation🙂
Great recipe and dish. My only critique is that this recipe is quite light on the Worcestershire sauce. You can easily double the amount of that particular ingredient for enhanced flavor.
Just made this for supper and it was a hint. Will make again.
Soooo much better than packaged seasoning!
Made it for the 2nd time for last night’s dinner. Both my husband and my nephew went back of seconds. Very easy to make and there’s room to add or subtract ingredients. We’re having leftovers for dinner tonight, & my husband is very happy about that.
Thank you for sharing.
Made everything per the recipe using ground beef – it’s a keeper (as we say in our house).
I made a double batch of this on a whim… And it was absolutely delicious. The only things I did different were a can of mixed veggies instead of frozen and added a half cup of red wine. Thank you!
Just made this for my family. Quick and easy turned out great..thanks for sharing.
Made a double batch tonight and was loved!! Will definitely be making this again!!
My whole life I have never been a Shepard pie fan. Always trying something different. Wow! Just wow! I I I love this recipe. My family gobbled down the whole pan. Ty! I finally found a awesome recipe. Thanks for sharing….. this is so GOOD !!!!!
Very good, I generally don’t like shepherd’s pie. Will definitely make this again!
Could you do this in individual pie tins??
outstanding! doubled the recipe using 90% lean beef peas/carrots/and corn, extra worcestershire sauce and some leftover roasted fresh tomatoes with the paste, better than bullion /one tsp of tomato paste/ a little butter in the beef mixture. this recipe signifies the start of the fall season, we all love it!
I’ve made this several times, and most recently for a friend recovering from surgery. She just messaged me that her family loved it! I couldn’t take credit, so I forwarded your recipe. It really is the very best recipe!
This is the best recipe. My family loved it. I rate this a 10!!!
Absolutely a favorite to be added to fall and winter dishes.. I did use a frozen mix of peas, carrots, green beans and corn, and only cooked briefly to maintain a moist/gravy like consistency through oven baking. Thoroughly enjoyed the outcome, delish!! Tysm for sharing!!
This was the first time I’d ever had Shephard’s Pie and it was wonderful. The meat/gravy was so rich and flavorful. We are definitely adding this one to our rotation!
OMG. DELICIOUS. PEOPLE FIGHTING BECAUSE THERE WAS NO MORE LEFT. WILL MAKE AGAIN
Thank you for a great recipe!
OMG! I just tied this recipe and it is as what my nieces called it, “the bomb”! I recommend this recipe 1000%!
Thank you😊
My family loves this recipe! I usually double it for our family of 7 and it works great. If there are any leftovers they get fought over.
I don’t make Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie often. Tried this recipe and my husband LOVED it. Wants it added to the meal rotation. So easy!
This is an easy and delicious recipe. I’m all save it print it and have it for later on my fridge!
Terrific recipe! I very much like the parmesan cheese & garlic powder incorporated into the mashed potatoes. I have always made my shepherds pie topped with sharp cheddar cheese.
Really good! Thanks from a fellow Hoosier.
Love all enjoyed it. Great mash potatoes.
This was the first time I made shepherds pie and it was the best shepherds pie I’ve EVER had. That’s how good the recipe is! Followed it to a T and it came out perfectly 🙂
Absolutely perfect! It took me an hour from start to finish but it was well worth it and definitely qualifies for the “made with love” label’
Shepherds pie is my husband’s favorite dish…I only use this recipe and always make a double patch…it doesn’t last long. ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!
I’ve been using this recipe for the last three years and has become a family favorite, including at Thanksgiving!!! I’ve adjusted a little by removing pepper & W. Sauce, due to allergies, and added a layer of Swiss and pastry with crushed crackers on top. Also adjusted for Turkey, Vegetarian & Vegan and all taste FANTASTIC!
Tried this last night. Yum! Definitely going to use this recipe again and again!!
My family loves this recipe so much!! Even my picky toddler can’t get enough of it! We make it at least every other week. Thank you!!
You’re right, this is the best tasting Shepherds pie ever. I’m saving this to use over and over. We love bison and it was delicious plus there’s leftovers for tomorrow!
I tried this recipe for the first time tonight and it was wonderful. Followed the directions exactly and it was a hit.
Although its my first try to bake this, it came out to be very nice. My children loves it. I should bake it longer though.
Thanks for the recipe.
Very good recipe. Lots to do and worth it.
One of the best shepherd pres I’ve ever had, certainly the best I’ve ever made. I’ll continue using this recipe from now on. I used ground lamb, and followed everything pretty closely. Only difference is I used a 12 oz bag of mixed peas, carrots, corn and green beans, which was perfect amount and combination in my opinion.
Great! Loved the herbs in it’s recipe.
Did a double batch and it was loved. Will make again.
First time making Shepherds Pie. Didn’t have time to make potatoes so used ready made refrigerated mashed potatoes and added some garlic powder and butter. One of my favorite go to recipes. Delicious.
Best recipe ever !! Family says it’s gourmet!!
Best shepherds pie I’ve ever had. I’ll be saving this recipe.
I was really surprised by the savory flavor. Will continue to make!
Made this for my family tonight. It was a huge hit asking for second’s. My husband even ate his vegetables, lol. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Delish!! I’m autistic and have some sensory issues with most veggies so I cooked the onion with some fresh carrot and celery and added some frozen riced cauliflower in the broth and blended it to a creamy texture with my immersion blender. It turned out perfectly! Delish with all the veggie flavor and nutrition but none of the weird textures 🙂
I’ve made this twice now and it’s my son’s favorite. Takes awhile to get the potatoes and meat and vegetable mixture prepared but it’s worth it!
simply the best!
Making this for the third time tonight!
I added more vegetables but followed the recipe. It was the best I have had ever!! And I made it!!!
Going to Save this recipe Amanda Finks!!!
Excellent!!!!
Just excellent! Made a couple of small adjustments for what I had on hand. We all loved it!
My family loves this recipes. I always make a double batch. Thanks for a great and easy recipe.
Loved it
This is a wonderful recipe!!! Delicious and flavorful – very different from the run -of-the-mill shepherd’s pie! I used Idahoan instant spuds which worked very well on top. The parmesan cheese is a nice touch!!! Yum!
Delicious very good recipe
No, you just need to be sure to cook the raw vegetables almost soft before baking. I did and was not aware of the difference other tasting amazing but crunchy. After a couple times, mince them and it’s delicious!!
So happy to find your site! Made this dish for two finicky eaters. We are still letting 3yr old give it another try but the 1yr old ate it with gusto. And she’s the real tough one. Grand Pop loves it too. Easy to keep on rotation with basic ingredients. Thank you, it’s a keeper!
Do the vegetables have to be frozen?
No, usually use fresh corn and carrots when I make this
Is there a reason that it calls for the herbs to be dried? I prefer fresh, but don’t know if that would somehow mess it up.
I used caved and it came out fine
Very good flavor- I used 1/2 of butter in recipe and potatoes were creamy and flavorful. I would double the peas, carrots and corn next time. Great comfort food meal!
No – I used fresh carrots and cooked them in the microwave first.
No, I happened to have frozen peas and corn , but used fresh carrots, no problem
You could use fresh but it’s a lot easier and quicker with frozen. 🙂 I would steer clear of canned, it would ruin the flavor.
I use fresh carrots, corn, and parsnips. I sauté them a little before adding. Still do frozen peas because I prefer them over canned and don’t want to mess with prepping fresh.
All your recipes are really delicious. I did make this Shepperd Pie and it’s truly delicious. This can feed a big crowd on Game day. It’s so popular with my family.
Ok. I gave this a 5 star because it really is delicious, but i have a complaint!
20 minute prep time! Give me a massive break. Exaggeration abounds. It takes longer than that to gather the ingredients let alone prepare them. Let’s say 45 minutes prep time – if you are quick and with no distractions. Someone is on a different time scale. But again the recipe is a delicious one and definitely worth the “prep time”.
Next time i will make extra potatoes – licking the bowl was a treat.
Wow this is so good i love explanation
I used canned corn, fresh cut carrots and subbed canned cut green beans for the peas, was still so yummy. Was a lot more prep time than I was expecting for a shepherds pie (first time ever making one) but it was easy and worth it and will make again and sure to get easier once I get the recipe memorized.
This recipe is great! I used ketchup instead of tomato paste, and used instant mashed potatoes, a good brand, not the basic store brand. It made it so much easier, and I like these potatoes better than any I could have mashed myself.
Using Idahoan instant potatoes was delicious and a real time saver. Better than my mashed potatoes from scratch.
I don’t know if it is the case for this recipe, but typically recipes don’t count gathering/prepping time, and assume that you have the ingredients nearby and measured out ready to go.
Absolutely LOVE this recipe! Listen, I do not enjoy cooking. It’s just not something that’s ever interested me, but I cook because I have to eat. This receipt was so straightforward and simple, there was no room in wording that make me question if I was doing it right. It was easy, pretty fast, and super tasty! Such comfort food, and you can even make a cute pattern on the top of your potatoes with a fork! Thank you for this recipe!!
This recipe was super easy to follow and prepare and eat! Personally just for next time I might only use 3/4 of a stick of the unsalted butter. Otherwise the flavors were delicious.
This was lovely! Would make again 10/10.
This is a very good recipe
Great recipe, I use lamb. Turns out perfect every time. Funny tho, each time the portion changes online (1x, 2x, 3x) you changed the poundage of the amout but each time it still says 2 large potatoes. That’s ok, I just eyeballed it anyway.
Perfectly tasting and a very fulfilling plate!
Love this recipe so much.
For people with less time on their hands, 8oz idohoan buttery instant mashed potatoes are still super yummy! Added half the butter and half and half, same amount of spices and they turned out great.
I’ve made this before and it’s amazing! I can’t remember if we are draining the fat or not?
This is so delicious and comforting! Thank you for sharing a wonderful recipe!
I used bison instead of lamb or hamburger
It was awesome p
Delicious comfort food on a cold fall night.
Excellent!!!!! Also enjoyed learning the difference between Shepherd’s pie and Cottage pie. Thank you!
Honestly, I’ve been making Sheperd’s pie for decades now, and always liked it, but never loved it — this is my new go to! This was absolutely incredible. I may not have measured precisely, and I subbed frozen veggies for fresh, but the addition of tomato paste and Worcestershire made this a win. Only thing missing – a link to pin this on Pinterest for easy saving!
I made this and everyone enjoyed it but I really think it needs a few modifications. The grease definitely needs to be drained off after browning because mine ended up too greasy. I had to mop grease off the top with a paper towel after baking. The dish was overly salty on the whole and the recipe for the mashed potatoe topping seemed a bit off. I couldn’t bring myself to add the whole amount of butter recommended and it also just seemed to be a thinner layer of potatoe than I usually see I’m a shepherd’s pie. But, on the whole, a pretty good recipe.
The whole family loved this dish! I didn’t have enough mashed potatoes so I added a layer of tater tots on top which were definitely a hit with the kids. Overall, great flavor and an easy dish to prepare.
This is by far the best tasting shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve ever had. It’s easy to prepare and even my picky eaters gobble it up!
Is th measurement for the Worchestershire sauce 1 Tablespoon ? I look forward to making this and am concerned for 1 Tablespoon. Thanks and make it a good day.
Wow so delicious! I’ve always loved this meal but have never made it because my daughter and husband have had versions they hated…. Well they sure enjoyed this ! Thanks for an awesome recipe 👍🏻😀
Can you cook this recipe then freeze…want to take it on my vacation.
Thank you.
Is it ok to substitute the parm cheese for cheddar cheese ?
This is the best Sheppard’s pie recipe I have tried in a very long time! Lots of flavor and creamy garlic & cheese potatoe topping. Yum!
This recipe is awesome! I followed the recipe except I didn’t have Worcestershire sauce (replaced with 2 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp apple cider and red chili powder). I made it as Shepard’s pie and a deconstructed Shepard’s pie. The second time I added way more fresh carrots and frozen peas to get more veggies in my kids and the kids devoured it that I barely had enough food for me. This mashed recipe was phenomenal. Definitely, will include as part of the rotation!
Very good recipe! This is a keeper. Great flavor. Next time I will double recipe for leftovers.
I made this for dinner (drained the juices from the meat prior to adding Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste) and it was a hit. I had family over so I tripled the receipt so we can have leftovers. Didn’t have much leftovers 😂, everyone enjoyed. Definitely keeping this receipt. Thank you for sharing.
Hands down best shephards pie recipe I’ve tried yet. Little greesy but I’ll just cut back on the butter next time.
Great recipe! It was a hit! Make sure to have all of your ingredients ready to go for a dish like this so you’re not scrambling around the kitchen. I’d also recommend putting the potatoes on while you are cooking the meat to save time.
I think I may use the potato recipe as a side dish in another meal because they are just so buttery and savory.
I did. I subbed things simply to use what I had on hand. Fresh carrots, frozen peas, canned corn and cheddar cheese. I switched tomato sauce for the paste, and simmered it down a little more. It was perfect consistency and delish. Everyone loved it! I’ll definitely make this again.
Made this tonight and thought it was great!
Delicious
Easy to follow directions
Will absolutely make it again
This was so good, out of all the Shepherd pie recipes I am glad that I picked this one!!! I will be making this for sure in the colder months ahead.
This was delicious! Only had 3 potatoes, 2 Russet and 1 Sweet potato. Combined them to make a thin topping. The addition of Parmesan cheese and spices put the potatoes over the top. Was wondering about the calorie content, is 400 calories correct?
Delicious! The seasonings make the difference. Unused ground turkey and beef broth to give it that beefy flavor. Would definitely make again.
The best ever…quick and easy and the best tasting Sheppards pie I’ve ever had!! Can’t ever make enough for my family.
So you never drain the grease from the burger?
i always do…cook the ground first and drain = less fat
My granddaughter said “Nana will you make me a Shepard pie? Of course I couldn’t refuse. I was looking at recipes and came across your recipe Oh my goodness it was easy to make and so very good !! She was pleased with it as well. She said yours is so mush better than mommas😂 I most definitely will be making this again. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us .
Excellent recipe, but in honour of my grandma who made this for us frequently, 50 years ago, I added maple baked beans, so I “ britished it up a bit”. It was delicious.
Wow! This Shepherd’s Pie recipe is delicious. I made it for the first time tonight and my family loved it. My 11 year old said it was in her top 3 favorite recipes now. I made the recipe as written, just had to sub gluten free flour. Turned out perfect!
This was delicious. I did add a bit more Worcestershire because I love it and I was out of carrots but had frozen peas and corn. So I added chopped cabbage that I needed to use with the onions. This is a perfect Shepherds pie recipe!
AMAZING!!! I made it w the lamb… soooo good! This is a keeper and “make more often dish”.
I didn’t have rosemary, but it still came out quite delicious! Great recipe!
I used beyond meat and cut the butter down to 3 tablespoons and it was delicious.
I made this tonight for dinner. I accidentally thawed cubed beef steak instead of ground beef. (I still chopped it up into small pieces and used it.) I also added 1/2 cup red wine and 1/2 cup veggie broth instead of one cup of beef broth. I also didn’t have any corn or mixed veggies so instead I used a can of fire roasted tomatoes and it still turned out great!! I also added shredded ghost pepper cheese instead of parm. I will definitely make this again!! 😍🤤🤤🤤😍
This was so good and easy to make. Thank you for the recipe. I did make it with a can of Manwich sauce in replace of tomato paste, because I didn’t have any on hand. Turned out super yummy!
Made this for my brother and his wife for the freezer when their baby came early. They are begging me
To make it again. Best they ever had they said. I think the definite thing that makes it is the rosemary.
Awesome recipient
My second time making this recipe, and it’s just as delicious as the first time. My folks loved it, too!
The first time I made it, I made the mashed potatoes according to the recipe – so good! (My new go-to recipe for homemade mashed potatoes.) This time, as a time saver, I used the Bob Evans mashed potatoes from the refrigerator section of the grocery store. I mixed them up with a couple tablespoons of butter and garlic powder, then added the parmesan cheese. It turned out just as tasty!
Thanks for the recipe.
Delicious! This is my go to cottage pie recipe from now on.
I’ve made this twice now. Once following the recipe with minor changes such as seasoning since I found I didn’t have fresh garlic or thyme. Family loved it! Second time I used milk rather then half and half. Still a huge success. Usually I have at least a serving left of dinner they can have for lunch the next day, but neither time have I had so much as a spoonful, but neither have they asked for a snack after. 🙂
It was runny and had a lot of grease, next time I would brown & drain meat mixture before mixing in spices and Tomato Paste. My husband and granddaughter like it though they thought it a bit runny also.
Tried this recipe last night and it was delicious! My husband is still raving about it!
Last year about this time, made this for “Girls Week” at St. George Island, FL, 8 of us. I made no side sides, but 1 of the ladies cut tomatoes with mozzarella cheese. We almost ate all of it. everyone raved! Then, we simply had to ,finish it! This recipe is so easy to follow, needs no adjusting, except size, maybe.
I made some for my boss & his wife when he was recovering from knee surgery. They loved it. Also made for my son & girlfriend; they were totally impressed. Lamb is new to her; I introduced lamb during holidays over 6 years ago. The ground lamb is the best; never tried this with beef.
I’m taking your marvelous Shepherd’s Pie again this weekend, (tomorrow) by request. I added apple salad & baked butternut squash this time.
You did great, thank you so much from all of us. Sooooooooo yummy!!!!! And nutritious.
Whoa! I tasted the meat filling when i was taking it off burner and was THIS close to devouring whole pan right on the spot ;o
This was so good . This recipe is a keeper and I would consider making this for company . My husband loved it!
Perfection. Added a little layer of cheddar cheese between meat/potato layers. Made brown gravy and ate this over biscuits!
This is by far the best Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had. I’ve made it twice—once all beef and once half pan half beef. I prefer the all beef. It was so good I couldn’t wait to make it again.
I tried this recipe today. I did not have any tomato paste so I substituted ketchup. It was delicious and I definitely will make it again. My husband said it was very tasty.’ Thank you. I also did not use paarmesan cheese but shredded sharp cheddar.
Mary
Hello. Do I need to drain the fat after browning the beef? Looking forward to a great evening dinner.
Thanks, John.
This recipe is so delicious, thank you so much for sharing.
I’ve made this probably 5 times already, it’s delicious!
Loved this recipe so much! It is easy to follow and the result is delicious. The mashed potatoes with the cheese gave the flavor an extra twist. Thank you so much for this recipe. Will definitely be doing it again!
Great recipe!! My son made this for his family and he recommended it
The meat recipe is sooooo yummy! I’ve made ahead and topped over backed sweet and russet potatoes.
This recipe turned out great, but it took way more time than the recipe described. I spent over 2 and half hours preparing this dish for my family as it was described. Also, I would recommend using a fork and putting furrows on top of the dish right before you put it in the oven, and also consider spraying it with a bit of cooking spray. That should crisp the top right off for a nice finish.
I remember Shepherds pie from my childhood. I always found it bland and gross. Not this recipe! So simple and easy to make yet packed with flavour. Keeps well so good for work lunches. Will make again
The best Shepards’s (cottage) pie I’ve ever made!!! The mashed potatoes on top are also delicious, I would use that recipe for mash on its own it’s so good! The recipe was so easy to follow and the video was a good addition for extra reference. Thank you for posting an incredible recipe and sharing it with people like myself who really appreciate a hearty and tasty meal!
I used fresh veggies and bison and they flavor was fabulous
Can’t wait to try lamb
I want to start off by saying that I am not the best cook, but this recipe was easy to follow. A perfect comfort meal with good flavor! I plan to check out more recipes.
This was my first time making a shepherds pie. I have avoided them because my mom used to make them all the time and I did not like it. My husband asked for it so I gave it a shot and omg it was so good!! Nothing like I remember! (Sorry mom). Will definitely be making this again.
This is absolutely delicious and would definitely work for feeding company at the house. It was no trouble to make either. Thanks for sharing.
I don’t eat beef & was wondering if ground chicken would work? I’ve been hungry for Sheppard’s pie for awhile, your recipe looks delicious & easy to follow.
Is it possible to use canned peas and canned corn instead of frozen?
Excellent! Followed recipe exactly except baked in pie crust. AMAZING!
Our family loved this. Only thing I added was fried onions on top. This is a staple dinner in our home.
Well shoot- just made it and now I want fried onions!! 😆 next time. Great recipe!!
Great recipe! I added fresh grated horseradish and fresh grated ginger. Also, ground to Turmeric and ground curry powder for extra flavor and health benefits.
I’ve made this recipe like 3 times already so you could say I love it lol. It’s a lot of prep work but it’s definitely worth it!!
I made this following the recipe and it was a huge hit. Thank you so much for this! I’m hoping to make the 18 serving and take some to my coworkers. Yummm
This was easy to make and tasted delicious; a new favorite!
Absolutely by far the best!
Great traditional recipe….I used lamb, turned out delicious. Making it again today but am going to use ground venison/ground pork for a twist.
Yummy yummy yummy
I now have love in my Tummy.!
Great Recipe
Thanks
Brian.
yummy yum yum! I just pulled the second dish out from the oven. My family loved this recipe. I love to cook and am quite savvy in the kitchen yet I wanted something new to make so it stays fun for me. I have cooked all types of dishes and played with ingredients, herbs, spices, rues, sauces, spreads etc., So when I came across your recipe I was excited to get started. Thank you <3
This Shephard’s pie was a very good choice for dinner. It was the first time I have ever tried it.
I love this recipe but don’t have tomato paste on hand so I’m gonna add a tad bit of tomato sauce and see how it goes.
Yum! I tried this once and I keep coming back to it. I sub in half sweet potatoes with the white. And if I am feeling especially healthy, I omit the white potatoes and add mashed white beans to the sweet potatoes. I find the time to prepare is more than what they say but it is worth it!!
This just may be the greatest recipe I’ve ever been gifted. I make this at least once a month, sometimes twice. I’ve tweaked it for my own taste and I will make this as long as I can stand in front of an oven. Thank you. I truly appreciate it.
I used the lamb and it was great
Very flavorful – Excellent!!!
this recipe is easy, and it’s very good
After arguing with myself, I finally decided to try this recipe after 20 years of cooking my tried and true pie, and I’m very thankful that “persistent me” won the argument! This has Excellent flavor and it’s an easy recipe to follow. I admit though, “skeptical me” was very nervous about the tomato paste, but it proved to compliment the dish quite nicely. My husband loved it and threw portion control to the wind tonight, and didn’t save room for dessert! This will definitely be my new Shepherd’s Pie recipe. Out with the old, and in with the new!
We used rosemary the first time and could not eat it, the next time omitted rosemary and just made for the 4th time we love it!!
Great recipe. Directions are very easy to follow. I have all the ingredients already didn’t have to go shopping for the ingredients which was nice.
It’s a traditional comfort food. If you are worry about gaining weight, I think this recipe is not for you :).
Best outcome of any cooking recipe is always rely on the best ingredients. Lucky for us here, the meat (lamb or beef) is always flavoursome, so, no adjustment needed for this recipe, just perfect. Thank you Amanda …..
oh I didn’t have half and half so I used milk.
I used milk too! Came out just as perfect and tasty
Just made this tonight and it is really good. The meat filling was a tiny bit salty, but I tasted that as I was cooking so I put a little less salt in the potatoes to balance it out. Perfect! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Will definitely make this again!
Excellent recipe. I’ve made it with both lamb and beef, and it tasted amazing both ways.
best shepherds pie. ill never go back to anything else. seasoning is the best. mashed potatoes are so well seasoned. i could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. just divine.
Delicious and easy and I already had all the ingredients on hand which made it a perfect meal. We made it with lamb and left out the rosemary – mostly because it was the one ingredient I didn’t have. My picky family loved it. I will for sure make this recipe again.
Thanks!
What is the “half and half” part
it is a richer milk..half milk half cream
This truly is the best shepards pie! This recipe is a keeper. I didn’t have half and half so I used beef stock and it still turned out awesome.
Great recipe. Put in veggies we like. My husband loved it.
This dish was good but not great. It lacked flavor so more spices & hamburger are needed. The potatoes were very high in calories because of the half and half, butter and parmesan cheese. I always say, if I’m going to eat something with high calories, it better be great. This was good but I would not say great. The next time I will add more spices and hamburger & make the potatoes with a healthier substitute for the butter.
Definitely deserves the 5 star rating. Everyone enjoyed the entree. It’s a bit of work incorporating all the ingredients but we’ll worth the effort.
Shepherd’s Pie is not meant to be low calorie, low fat, or healthy. It’s “comfort” food. Your comments is silly.
Absolutely Delicious. Made it with frozen peas and carrots – added a can of drained corn. Then topped this with Cheese, bacon bits and chive before baking. Huge hit! The Worcestershire and sautéing the onions/garlic/meat was perfect. Highly Recommend
the greatest pie ever. i absolutely love it. tysm for the recipe. great seasonings, and perfect mashed potatoes. just love. 😻
Mmmm YUM!!! So freaking good and super easy! Thanks for sharing
This shepard’s pie is amazing. I’ve made it twice now, my son loves it. I think I might try it with beef next time but this is my go to shepard’s pie recipe.
I just made this followed the directions (don’t think a recipe should be rated if not followed). After making the hamburger mixture and letting it sit a bit, I agree with Marilyn more spices were needed . Needed more potatoes so made a small batch more. Was good will make again.
This is such a big winner. I make it on a cool day and everyone wants the recipe!
Everyone in the house loves the dish.
Love this recipe. I have made it twice now and it is probably the best shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had. I like to use ground lamb and add extra carrot and peas. I also have been using chicken broth instead of beef broth.
Very tasty
I have made shepherd’s pie many times. This recipe, ever so slightly tweaked, was by far the best we’ve had. I made a double batch for 4 of us and one of the my sons and my husband demolished it in 2 meals! They both begged me to make this a weekly staple. It was seriously delicious!
Suer delicious, will definitely make this again!
This is excellent!! I did not have rosemary so I used poultry seasoning. It was EXCELLENT! Will make again soon and double. Leftovers were great too!
Crowd pleaser! Simple and everyone loved it. Will be making again. Added an extra 2 potatoes though 🙂
Ohhh girl this was very good! Ty for sharing 🙌🏻
I made this and it turned out awesome I also made it with biscuits
I followed the recipe, except I put half of the mashed potatoes on the bottom of the Casserole dish, then meat mixture, mashed potatoes and topped with cheese. It was so good. I will make this again.
Made this for hubby and he says it is very tasty! You’ve got a winner!
My husband is diabetic so I didn’t want to use all potatoes. I cooked cauliflower with the potatoes and mashed together. This made it more diabetic friendly.
Fantastic recipe! I was looking for authentic Shepherds Pie, and this is it! I substituted a fresh carrot (diced very small) as I had none frozen, and used ground lamb as well as lamb bone broth (we make all our own broths). Excellent flavor, just like my Irish neighbor in Oxfordshire, England used to make for me when she was helping out my mom. Thanks for this!
Really delicious meal! One thing I had to change about my pie was the amount of mashed potato topping. I used four potatoes instead of two, and I actually ended up needing two more. Will be making this again!
Soo delicious! My husband and I give this a 5 star rating, even though I used packaged potato mix, and a healthy vegan margarine instead of butter and cheese. But the filling was so flavorful! (I also chopped a fresh carrot to replace the frozen, and it worked out fine.
This was a very good dish, I made just as is! I will be making again!.
Great recipe! Entire family loved it.
how long do you cook it frozen?
Done it four times for home and did in christmas vegetarian for my son its just a brilliant recipe all the family enjoyed it.
Love it!!!
Just the best and my herbs were fresh from garden.
absolutely delicious, well done to whoever made this recipe. I used strong cheddar instead of Parmesan
This is a wonderful recipe. My first time making Sheperds pie and it turned out great!
I’m making it for the second time now, I’ve followed the recipe exactly, it’s delicious and smells amazing.
Another great dish! This is my second time making it and it was just as good as the first. This will be added to my regular rotation 😊
My mother in law is almost 80years old and a great chef. She says this was the best she ever had. I won. Saving the recipe.
I absolutely loved everything about it except for the Thyme. I used 1/2 of what it called for and only one person in my family would eat it.
Next time, no thyme. Otherwise it is great.
My first time making this
Only thing I didn’t have was fresh herbs
I just cooked meat added everything and used instant mashed potatoes. Everyone liked it Mext time I want to add fresh mushroom yum
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Family loved it. Easy to make. I’ve made it using a pkg of instant potatoes and just as good
I made this recipe and had to triple the ingredients cuz I had alot more mince meat to use! It turned out awesome!
Only thing that I did a little differently was I added a little sage and a little smoked Paprika but not alot! Everyone absolutely loved it!
Excellent recipe.
I’ve made this several times now…don’t change a thing! Everyone loves it!! Very easy to put together and makes A LOT!! Thanks so much for the recipe!!
Simply delishious and quite easy to make! We have a household that doesn’t care for thyme, so used oregano instead, which worked very well!
My husband and I make Shepherd’s Pie together. He gets on browning the ground and I get on chopping onions and measuring everything else. This is our Go-To base Shepherd’s Pie recipe. We’ve made it at least ten times and it’s delicious, savory, comfort food every time. We use this seasoning blend and do little tweaks and variations to suit us. Tonight’s variation will be skin-on sweet potato mash instead of white potatoes, but we’ve also made it with ground turkey, Beyond Ground, bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms etc.. We love this recipe because It’s inexpensive, nutritious and one helluva way to elevate frozen peas & carrots. We can even fit this recipe into our Whole30 Nutrition Plan by simply eliminating the wheat flour. What’s not to love?
I agree with Crystal. Sweet potato mash topping is a delicious counterpoint to the gaminess of the lamb!
This is my husband’s favorite. He absolutely loves it…
Made several times. Great recipe!
Really delicious, easy to make
It’s absolutely amazing!!! I’ve made this recipe over and over again m. It always gets compliments when I get to share ❤️ Yummy!! Very easy to make 🤤
Can’t recommend this recipe more! From 92 year old mother in law to young grandchildren, it is a hit. This recipe keeps my med school grandson coming back for visits. And it’s sooo easy. Everyone says best shepherds pie ever.
I’ve been making Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie for awhile and always have been told that I make them great, but this recipe is just perfect. I play around with some of the proportions (a bit more Worcestershire and beef broth, maybe a bit more garlic for the mashed potatoes), but I don’t stray far from anything you’ve laid out here. Thank you!
It turned out great. Was easy to make and my husband loved it. Will definitely add to our meal plan. Thank you for sharing.
Can you freeze this. Should it be frozen before or after cooking?
It’s just fantastic!
best i have made. love the worshtershire and parm and tomato. The amount of flour for thickening was perfect. And the tase was amazing.
A family favorite!
Finally, a recipe that’s both easy and tasty without cream soup! For those dairy sensitive, this is the recipe. Easy to adjust to your tastes.
This!!! It’s my go to recipe. I use to make shepherds pie but nothing like this. This recipe is comfort food and we all LOVE it! I gave my neighbour the recipe and she’s anxious to try it since she hears me raving about it. Thank you! I didn’t change a thing as it is delicious as is and hearty. I honestly have to STOP myself from eating the whole thing 🙂 I make this once every week as it is that yummy:)
Thank you for this amazing recipe!!
I did 2lbs of ground beef bc I buy the cheap kind and added an extra half amount of every other ingredient and it came out perfectly. Delicious and a hit with the fam!
I’ve always loved Shepherd’s pie since I was a kid, so this was great. Also, I have to make this in a few days for culinary day soooo…
Just made this. Really really yummy and relatively easy. I used lamb. Husband ate half. Lol. Doubling would be a good idea! Thanks.
Very tasty recipe! My husband loved it. Next time I will double it. The only change I made was using fat free milk instead of the cream. Definitely a keeper!
My family and I love this recipe! It always turns out perfectly.
If I wanted to make this Gluten free for someone with Celiac’s, would there be a way to substitute or omit the flour?
Im not sure if someone who can’t have flour can have cornstarch but if so you can use cornstarch as a thickener instead of flour.
I have celiac and made this with 1-to-1 gluten free baking flour. It turned out wonderfully. They sell small bags of premixed 1-to-1 gluten free flours and they’re perfect substitutes for small amounts of flour like this recipe.
I had my own version of Shepherd’s Pie but THIS recipe will be my permanent version! The gravy that it makes is absolutely delicious! My husband loved this recipe. 🙂
I made this yesterday with the lamb. This is hands-down the best Shepherd’s pie I’ve ever eaten. I will be making this routinely. Thanks!
This was great! I doubled the recipe for a potluck and it all disappeared. Thank you.
I’ve been searching for a good shepards pie recipe and I finally found it. Now I just need to burn some Irish peat in the fireplace to complete the experience
I’ve made SP throughout the years. I decided tonight I wanted to try a different variation than my usual. I came across the recipe and decided to give it a try. We loved it! I thought I had dried rosemary on hand; I did not. A quick Google search gave me some suggestions (I went with Thyme). I will be using this receipt from now on!!!!
Delicious and easy to make
Just outstanding. I use the entire 16 ounce package of frozen peas and carrots and double the corn. It uses all everyday ingredients. Leftovers are great, too. It takes longer than 20 minutes to prepare.
This looks like an improvement on Shepherd’s pie recipes I’ve made in the past! Thanks!
Question: would it freeze well? I need to make a big casserole ahead and freeze it. I’m hoping it will freeze well. Thank you!
Wow, this is the best Shepherd’s pie recipe I have ever tried. I grew up with my English mom’s recipe, but this is better. I didn’t have Worcestershire sauce on hand, so I used soy sauce. The flour and tomato paste really helped make the meat part rich and a nice texture. Divine.
Can I make the meat portion and refrigerate over night, then add the potato portion when I’m ready the next day?
This is the best recipe for shepherd’s pie. I had fresh herbs available so I substituted that. I also mixed the tomato paste and flour with a little of the broth to make a smooth paste before I mixed it into the meat mixture. t was YUMMY!!
I used a mushroom plant based ground
And it turned out fabulous!!
(Lion’s mane mushroom crumble.. sold at Superstore B.C, Canada).
This is definitely a keeper recipe 💕
My mom made this for us as kids and it was really good, Mine was never as good as hers, I tried your recipe and my daughter’s boyfriend asked if I could move in with them and make it every night. They live in Rhode Island and I live in NY so I can’t deliver as often as he would like. Thanks so much. You are an amazing CHEF!
I make this all the time and just wanted to add for anybody wanting to make this a little leaner- it is delicious with ground chicken or turkey (sub beef broth for chicken as well). I also too it with cheddar cheese before baking of course!
I’d like to double this. Any adjustments or just double ingredients? Also, I’m using leftover short ribs. Suggestions? Will it affect the gravy process? Mahalo
I’ve made this recipe numerous times now and I ALWAYS have to make a double portion because my husband and two teenage boys would devour it. KUDOS for sharing this and all my boys say THANK YOU!
So delicious! The meat came out perfect. I added a layer of stuffing before I added the potatoes because my husband is addicted stuffing. He said it’s the beat shepherd’s pie he’s ever had.
Wow had some leftover 60th Birthday dinner, prime rib, shrooms and mashed potatoes. This was freaking fabulous
Made mine with ground elk that I got last season. Also added some wild sage and used fresh rosemary, basil and oregano. It was fast and simple and made enough for a few days of food. I skipped the potato prep and bought easy make parmigiana instant mashed potatoes, put in plastic bag and cut the tip to layer it nicely on top. 10/10
This recipe was delicious. I doubled the recipe, omitted the flour and tomato paste and added a little more Worcestershire sauce. Also, I used fresh carrots and canned peas — no corn. Had it for Easter dinner along with fresh green beans, a tiny ham and pigs in the blanket.
Outstanding! So delicious and not difficult to make at all. I prepared the mashed potatoes first then the meat mixture. Doubled the recipe and family just loved it!
so good! first time making shepherd’s pie. & I am 60 !! used canned peas & corn. fresh carrots chopped & cooked. I loved the flavour. Would make it again! followed recipe …
Tried for first time had company everyone loved it!
Amazing every time
I made the lamb version today. Shepherd’s pie has always been a favorite of my son, but he super loved this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
This was the best Shepherd’s Pie ever! 😋
I used lamb and ground beef, with avocado oil and vegetable broth. Absolutely delicious, first time ever making this dish. My family loved it even the picky little ones.
My Dad called this dish “delightful” at least 3 times. It was so good, we couldn’t stop eating. We finished a 8×8 tray between the two of us. Luckily, I took a portion of everything and put it into a bread pan to freeze for another day.
Yum yum yum!!!
I have a family of picky eaters and this recipe was a major hit! Most went up for seconds (those who had any room left)! I will definitely be putting this recipe on rotation:)
I have been wanting good shepherd’s pie for a couple of months now and was excited to find this recipe. My mom made shepherd’s (cottage) pie when I was growing up but never really wrote down what she did. This recipe was great and my brother and I really liked it. Very similar to what we had growing up. I changed a handful of things due to preference or what I had in the kitchen. I realized last minute I was out of rosemary so I subbed for italian seasoning and sage. I used a sweet onion instead of yellow onion and subbed the half and half with heavy cream. I didn’t weigh my potatoes but I do know I had more than 2 lbs. I only peeled one potato and kept the skins on the other two. Also accidentally overfilled the garlic as I was measuring over the bowl, so there was extra garlic powder. You know when you tap-tap-tap to fill the measuring spoon then it all comes crashing out? It all worked out though since I did use more than enough potatoes. Lastly, baked in a 7×11 metal pan. One thing that I like about this dish is that it is a little bit foolproof and allows you to use up what’s in your kitchen. I remember sometimes my mom would use instant potatoes, sometimes covered in cheddar cheese, sometimes different veggies, varying typs of gravy and seasoning.
This is a fabulous recipe.. it’s quick and easy! My family loved it and it was effortless:)
I was confused with the recipe only stating 2 large potatoes. Seemed like more in the video. I stuck to recipe, cut back butter because thought 1 stick was a lot for only 2 potatoes. In hindsight, wish I had used more potatoes in order to have a thicker layer on top. First time making SP! Will make again!
I think I will use the meat filling for a meat pie. Delicious
This was delicious! Thank you for sharing!
What kind of parmesean? Grated? Shredded?
This is simply the best shepherd’s pie! We’re a plant-based family, so I use plant-based mince instead of beef, and replace the butter and cream with plant-based alternatives, but otherwise I stick to the recipe. I have made this so many times for guests, who are usually meat-eaters, and they all always go for seconds, saying how delicious it is. I have never come across a plant-based shepherd’s pie that is a winner, but with some personal preference adaptations, your recipe definitely is! I keep it close to hand, because I come back to it so regularly.
Delicious!
Excellent recipe. The herb mix and Worcestershire really complement the taste of the filling. I always seem to have left over rice from take out so I used 3/4 lb meat and added cooked rice to the filling with the liquid for a thickener instead of the flour. Also substitute milk and Greek yogurt for the cream in the potato topping. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve made this several times for my family it’s a must at least twice a month!!! I make it with the beef and I double the recipe the pan that uses a 13 by 9 by 2.
I’ve tried several version, and I thought this one was delicious! I felt it was an easier recipe, that really didn’t take as much time as I thought. I had to sub fresh carrots, that I slightly steamed, with a half of a can of peas.
Recipe looks amazing. Got everything I needed to make it tonight now just realized I forgot the tomato paste. Is there a substitute?
Really like this recipe. We’ve made it several times now. Thank you
Do you drain the fat when browning meat?
Served this recipe for a church covered dish. Loved by all. They took the leftovers home and washed my dish, lol.
Made this exactly as written and it was excellent! Will definitely be making again! 5 stars!!!
I needed a quick dinner. I followed this recipe except I used instant brown gravy instead of the tomato paste. I used fresh carrots only 3 small ones.
1/2 of a green pepper, 1 small onion and a can of creamed corn
Only garlic powder, no other spices.
I used instant mashed potatoes. I put cheddar cheese on Top of meat mixture and again on top of the mashed potatoes. Yum
Absolutely delicious! This recipe has quickly become a staple in my home. I really enjoyed making it as well and it’s a pretty simple recipe if you’re used to cooking, even for beginners. Definitely double the recipe if you’re feeding more than 2 people. My boyfriend has a big appetite and I don’t think it would have been enough for the two of us if I didn’t double up.
This is an easy recipe for Shepherds Pie. We loved it. I did substitute catsup for the tomato paste because I didn’t have any. It is flavorful and I will definitely make it again.
My family loved this recipe! Thank you! Perfect for a cold, rainly 33 degree day.
Anyone ever freeze this?
Yes. It defrost just fine.
Yes! I make this in a huge batch and I portion it out in single servings for my adult children because they love it so much. I don’t cook it in the oven, I leave that to the person eating it to do.
Yes you can easily freeze it before baking… just cover with several layers of plastic wrap.
You mean there is sometimes leftovers?! 😮
I came here for the same reason! Hoping for a reply to your question soon!
Yep. For me, thawing for at least an hour before reheating works best. I reheat in the oven @400. I’ve never tried microwaving, but I bet it would be okay for small portions
I absolutely love this recipe and so does my boyfriend I juts add a little more of Worcestershire sauce cause he loves it so much! make this recipe soo many times.
Love the meat gravy recipe. I actually put it over baked potatoes (included sweet). Soooo yummy and healthier.
Yummy. I used fresh carrots and they need a bit more cooking. So I added them before the frozen corn and peas. Also, I omitted the parmesan cheese from potatoes. It would have been good with cheddar too, I just got busy and forgot. Haha. Directions make it easy to follow
This is my boyfriend’s favorite. A weekly request comes in for this recipe! So simple and easy, and amazing results every time! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I made this today. It is so good. I made it on a charcoal grill the smokiness in the meat was awesome. Really enjoyed this recipe I’ll be making this recipe again and again.
That sounds like a great idea! Definitely trying it next time.
Growing up I HATED Shepherds pie. Now I think that was just because of how my mom made it. I used this recipe tonight and fell in love! I didn’t have any Worcestershire sauce but it didn’t REALLY need it to be good. I also used canned corn and peas instead of frozen and it was no issue. Super easy recipe with a delicious outcome. Will definitely be making this again in the future!
Thanks for this recipe, I used Guinness for the liquid (added a tsp of better than bullion beef base)
Scrumptious!
It was so good My Son said is was amazing Will cook it again. Thanks for sharing .
I cannot agree more this recipe is exactly on I avoid making shepherd’s pie because the recipe is so convoluted this recipe is so easy. I have to say this is my first food review for a recipe and it’s 5 stars all the way.
Great recipe! Instead of creamed potatoes I used Palmini Mashed which is mashed palm hearts. My first time eating Shepherd’s Pie and we loved it! Thank you!
For your shepherds pie recipe can I assemble it and then bake it the next day
Can you make this ahead?
I tried this for the first time for St Patricks day. It was amazing. The best part was there were no flavors that were overpowering, they just all complimented each other perfectly! The meat mixture reminded me of the meat pies I had in Australia…SO GOOD!
My husband refuses to eat corned beef or cabbage, so I made this for St. Patty’s Day. I’m glad I gave it a try. Absolutely delicious.
I made this for our St. Patrick’s day. Everyone had seconds! It was delicious.
This is an excellent Shepherd’s Pie recipe. Because my husband and I don’t like strong spice flavors, we halved the rosemary and thyme. I didn’t have frozen carrots, so I used fresh and precooked them a bit. In addition, I made the recipe a day ahead and refrigerated it until ready to bake, and it was delicious. This is a keeper and a great make-ahead dish for family or friends.
Loved this recipe I substituted half the broth for Guinness beer and added a heavy beef bouillon spread as well. I used cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan… makes more sense to me being Irish myself lol. I loved this though and it came out great!! I also doubled the recipe and used heavy cream and sour cream for the mashed potato’s 🙂 happy saint patty’s day everyone!
This was the best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever made. Absolutely delicious! Everyone wanted the recipe. Thanks for all the great tips. The flour and tomato paste are both what I think was always missing from mine. In the past, I was always wanting to add something. Loved it.
Hello, I made this in mini crocks and it was amazing. I just finished making it in bulk. Recipe times 5. It filled three half trays. I’m just unsure how long to cook it tomorrow and at what temp. I see I should take it out of the frig to get close to room temp first. Any suggestions?
My family loved this dish! Definitely would double the potatoes next time.
The best shepherds pie I have ever made. I have made this recipe so many times, I get so many compliments. My family loves this. Thank you s9 much for sharing
I followed this exactly except for I used ground chicken and chicken broth. It was easy and excellent! I appreciate the measurements for the vegetables, made it easier to create a mix when I did only had individual veggies. Family loved it for Pi day! Thank you.
How do I figure the amount of ingredients to make enough for 60 people?
Delicious and so easy to make
This is by far one of the best recipes I have made in my 44 years on Earth! Haha. I never eat this cause it usually has big beef chunks or lamb. My boyfriend’s daughter is 6 and won’t eat anything. She gave it a thumbs up!! Will def be a regular here! Love it!
Wow, this is so delicious. I made this from minced venison. Didn’t stay once, thanks for the recipe.
This was so good. My family loved it. It takes a while to prep but is well worth it. I did change the cheese to Colby Jack as I was out of Parmesan, and used fresh Rosemary from my garden. Thank you so much for posting.
2nd time making it & the family loves it. Super yummy!
This was my first time making Shepherds Pie and my whole family loved it! Definitely going to keep this in the dinner rotation.
I found this recipe about a year ago, and I make it often – everyone loves it! I do a shortcut though for busy weeknights – I buy the pre-made mashed potatoes in the refrigerated section. My fussy family has no idea – they think the mashed potatoes are homemade – and they rave over this dish.
I love this recipe. My way of helping those with sensitive gums, I put the dry herbs in a grinder and make them in powder, that way the dry herbs like rosemary or thyme does not get in between your teeth.
My family loves this dish. I also drained all the liquid fat from the cook ground lamb.
Helpful comment!)
This was the best shepherd’s pie we’ve ever eaten, but instead of putting half and half in potatoes, put hellmans mayonnaise instead.
My mother an I made this with substitutes. Instead of lamb or beef, we used chicken. We boiled it and removed the bones. We didn’t use frozen vegetables; we used canned vegetables. We drained the cans and rinsed them with chicken broth. We used corn and sweet peas. We also cut some scallions and celery and added them to the peas and corn. Topped with mashed/creamed potatoes. Baked at 350 for 30 minutes. Be sure to put the dish on a cookie sheet in case it boils over. It was delicious and we will make this again and again.
I added cooking sherry to my beef
Gravy .
Yum!
Super easy and delicious. I have made this twice. Doubled the recipe because it is so good. Great to make ahead and heat up later.
Execellente!!!!
Everyone loved it especially my husband;)
We lower the carb content by using mashed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. If you add just a few potato flakes to the cauliflower, the taste and consistency is nearly identical to potatoes.
I make this recipe often. It is easy to make, and taste delicious. I normally have the ingredients on hand as well.
Love, love, LOVED this recipe! So easy and made my house smell sooooooo good. I doubled the recipe and thank goodness I did. My Son In Law and his friend ate over half of it! This is definately a keeper!!! Thank you for another great recipe Amanda!
What sized dish did you use to bake it with the recipe doubled?
I just mad this and doubled it. I put it into two 9×13 aluminum baking pans from the dollar store. I think it could have fit doubled in a deep 9x 13 regular glass dish though . Also, I sprinkled some cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes before baking as well as adding the Parmesan cheese into the potatoes.
We doubled the recipe too… perfect recipe for making ahead and giving to friends and family that are going through tough times!
Great recipe but my potato topping was only a half inch thick and the picture made it look at least 2 inches thick.. Followed the directions per badem.
Hands down the best! Perfect recipe! I did add a tablespoon of wine and did not use cheese. So very good!! Thank you!!!!
The best shepherds pie I ever cooked everyone loved it and was going for second plate .
I made this tonight…but doubled the Recipe. It was Amazing! My kids like a little bit of kick or spice to each meal. So I sprinkled Cayenne pepper over the first potato mixture and I had to add 3 more potatoes and butter , cheese etc on top because I needed more to cover the meat and veggies. The gravy was amazing! Thanks so much!
This was the best shepherds pie i have ever eaten! Thanks for the great recipe!
Cook it before freezing it?
Would it be okay to use yellow potatoes instead of russet potatoes?
Trying to avoid driving in the wintery weather to the grocery store haha.
Thank you!!
Absolutely delicious
Hearty and comforting
The ground beef was tasty and the mash potato had it’s own taste harmonizing each other
No leftovers….
Yummy
So good! My Husband super loved it!
This is now my goto SP recipe. It’s utterly delicious!
This turned out amazing, everything was spot on only added a tiny bit of chilli powder to the mince for a kick but everything else was great. Went down a treat thank you!
It is good.
I’ve made this vegetarian by substituting diced baby Bella mushrooms for the meat. Fabulous results!
This was delicious. Didn’t have any tomato paste so used drained garlic and olive oil tomato bits and put them in the food processor and used the liquid with beef bouillon for the broth. A variation my mom would make when I was little was to use a taco seasoning packet with the meat portion and top with a jiffy cornbread mix or two and add cheddar cheese in top of that the last ten minutes of baking. Yum.
Can i use fresh carrots and peas, and canned corn? all i have in the house right now.. should i blanch the carrots, before
Delicious, I used ground turkey and chicken broth; still came out great and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow!! Thank you!!!
Recipe was great. If you want to use fresher veggies like asparagus, orange pepper, carrots, brussel sprouts, etc.. dice them into quarter inch pieces and add them after onions sauteed a minute, but before the meat.
Then continue following recipe.
I didn’t put parmesan in mashed potatoes, but cooked and extra potato for a thicker mashed potatoes topper
I am making this for families at church that have been going through some hardships. Can it be frozen? Also, I am planning to freeze in 2 serving increments – any suggestions on how long it would need to bake from frozen?
Made it exactly as posted. Absolutely loved it!
I’ve been making sp for years this is even better than my dads. Next time and there will be a next time I’m adding mushrooms. Thanks for posting this recipe
This was delicious!!! Just the kind of comfort food I was craving. Question: I have so much left over, can I freeze this? Not sure how the masked potatoes will do frozen?
Such a great recipe! Added a bit more salt than what the recipe calls for after the meat/veggies were cooked (used low sodium beef broth so that might have been a factor) but otherwise followed the recipe to a T and it came out amazing. Will definitely be making this again!
Can I use instant mashed potatoes
So flavorful/herby – I feel like I’m in the French countryside! I’ve made it twice with ground deer meat – it freezes well, too. Thank you for this!
Excellent recipe. I doubled for 9×13 pan. Great flavor! I used a bit more beef stock in meat and about half the butter in the potatoes. Highly recommend making this.
Great recipe!!! Made this tonight for my boyfriend and I , and will be making this again and again!
I’ve tried several Shepherd’s Pie recipes over the years and this one is, by far, the best! Hubs agrees. This is now my sole recipe for this dish, which has now graduated to the regular rotation. Thank you, Amanda, for sharing! Yum:)
Really good recipe with a diverse number of ingredients to give it an amazing depth of flavor! A hit with my wife and kids, I’ll be making this recipe again and again for years to come!
It was fun to make and tasted wonderfully delicious!
I made it just like the recipe and it was wonderful. and i’m the type of person who adds a little this and that. But I’ve found if you follow the recipe the first time, and it’s good, don’t mess it and tell the cook this…so I did. Thank you
Used half ground beef and half fake meat.
Made this and it was delicious! Great go to for a fast weeknight recipe! Uses all the staples that are in the house.
So trying this recipe but thinking about making it in my large muffin pan for individual ‘pies’ that I can make and freeze.
Yummm.. just made this and it came out so delicious. I had to make few subs because I didn’t have everything, but stuck to the quantities and flavour profile. The meat sauce came out creamy and flavourful, as did the potatoes. Will my super picky toddler eat this? Probably not haha. But that’s ok – more for me.
I had no Worcestershire Sauce and used Bragg’s Liquid Aminos instead- but quadruple since it’s relatively weaker/waterier. Success!
I didn’t find the prep time very accurate, even though I made the potatoes in advance it still took me 35 mins to make and assemble everything. I have made it twice in the past month great taste profile. Easy home cooked meal with mostly staple ingredents.
10/10 recommend!! This was amazing.
New tip: make upside down. Place potatoes on the bottom, veggies in the middle, and meat on top so the sauces seep into the layers below. Did this by chance (added to stored my leftover potatoes from a precious meal) but will do on purpose from now on!
We are a picky group of 3. Dinner is a challenging meal. MIL doesn’t eat beef or pork, I will not eat mushrooms or olives and the hubby, well … it just depends. We used impossible burger and chicken broth and it was very good. I think next time I may add a small amount of red chili flakes, or not. Thank you for this recipe,
Can you use the pre-made mashed potatoes for this recipe?
Very delicious and flavorful. It’s just as good as the popular local Irish Pub’s Sheperd’s Pie.
I made this recipe exactly as written except o switched out 99% FF ground turkey breast for ground beef. So delicious! What I loved was the Parmesan cheese mixed into the potatoes. So scrumptious!
Soo yummy! My grandmother always made Shepards pie when we were younger this definitely hit the spot and brought back some memories!
I made this yesterday and gave some to my Irish dad. He loved it! I’ve made shepherds pie many times but found this by far to be the best. I’ll be making this again!
This was my first crack at shepards pie and we loved it! Next time I will make more potatoes though. Prep time for me was no where near 20 minutes, however, the investment was worth it!
Simple and delicious!
Simple and delicious! My family loved it.
Since my family is a vegetarian, I swapped out the ground beef with Impossible Meat. It was sooo good! My daughter and SIL said it was the best shepherds pie they have ever had.. and I tend to agree. Definitely a keeper recipe! Thanks!
This recipe has become a staple in my household! I am currently dairy free, so I substitute oat milk for the half and half, and use dairy free butter and Parmesan. Even my toddler and husband who are not dairy free LOVE IT! I usually use lamb, but the grocery store was out of it so I subbed buffalo and that was another great alternative.
I did see a review about the potatoes taking a long time- I do always start the recipe with the potatoes, and cook everything else while the potatoes are coming to a boil/boiling. Then everything is ready to go into the oven at about the same time!
Thank you so much for this meal that will certainly be served at our table for many years to come!
This is hands down the best cottage pie recipe! It’s actually cold down here in Miami right now and the warm yummy smell coming from the oven was amazing… and it tastes just as good!
Delicious
Yum!
I’ve been craving a really delicious Shepherd’s Pie, but have never eaten what I considered a really good one in a restaurant. Time to make my own! I tweaked this one a little, as one does: I used fresh carrots cut into nice little cubes and added them to the onions after a few minutes. I cooked the tomato paste in there by itself for a minute to make it less raw tasting. I only added 1 Tblsp. of flour…2 would have made it too thick for my taste. And, very importantly, I added a squeeze of Sriracha (less than 1 Tblsp.). This mashed potato recipe looks good, but I used a stand-by that I knew I would love….it involves butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and green onions. Dotted with butter.
So so so good. Just me here, so I consumed it over the course of 4 days. Reheats in the microwave very well, especially in a little glazed pottery dish that holds its heat for a nice long time.
The ONLY thing I might change is to make it in an 8×8 pan so that the meat layer is thicker. I would not, then, use all the potatoes. I’d like the proportions to be more 2/3 meat, 1/3 potatoes, much as I love the latter.
Thank you so much for this recipe!
Can it be frozen ?
This was SO good. I keep going back for more bites, which I never do. I added some mushrooms to the onions, just because I had some I needed to use. I didn’t have beef broth so I used chicken broth. And, because I’m lazy, I just used pre-made potatoes. But still – awesome!
Difficult to put together–my first time making this. But it came together beautifully. I had to use instant potatoes and it was still great.
Yum City…only thing I changed was adding sm jar of mushrooms (no peas…forgot)
Delicious. 8 and 11 year old smashed it. Thank ya
great recipe but seriously, has ANYONE managed to do this with 2lbs (“two large potatoes”) of potatoes?
Just one tip… piping the mashed potatoes makes this a much easier recipe to execute 🙂
Thanks for sharing this.
Doug
Wonderful! Followed recipe but did add 1/2 cup of mushrooms, 1/2 cup of red wine, a few more shakes of Worcestershire sauce, and a touch more salt to the meat mixture. After topping with the potatoes (used mixture of milk and sour cream instead of half and half) also spread some melted butter on top of the potatoes before placing the dish in the oven. It browned nicely on top and was yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
Worthy making it again only thing I’d add on side is a salad next time will try w ground lamb this was delish received rave reviews 🙂
Love this recipe – I make it at least once a month.
Great easy recipe. So delicious! I didn’t have dried rosemary and subbed dried sage. I also didn’t have beef broth in the house and used chicken broth. Even with those subs it was wonderful.
Family loved it
Made 4 of these at once for ourselves and friends in need and they tasted just like growing up at home on the farm in England! Delicious and plenty of flavor. Made them with mule deer meat ground up with beef fat and bacon. So we renamed ours to game pie or Montana pie. Thankyou so much for a great recipe!!!
Thank you. Just perfect. God bless!
Have made this several times and it’s always a hit! Great recipe easy to follow.
Thank you for the wonderful shepherds pie recipe. Makes a great tasting meal for a grey winter day!
This is an excellent recipe! Easy and delicious!
Excellent
This was an excellent recipe! I added some mushrooms to the meat mixture and I used leftover mashed potatoes instead of making fresh. I also added a 1/4 cup of Parm to the top of the potatoes and drizzled them with 2 T melted butter. It was an excellent way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
Delicious, but it did not hold up as it looks in the picture. I think I will use less broth for the next batch and double the potatoes.
Wonderful recipe, perfect for winter!
My husband wants me to make it for his snowmobile trip with buddies. If frozen, can this go straight in the oven, or would it need to be defrosted first?
5 Stars. I never even knew I liked Shepherds Pie! Delicious!
First time making Shepherd’s Pie and wow this recipe is easy and turned out fantastic! Very tasty. Definitely a keeper.
Family approved!
Very easy and delish
I cheated and used simply smart potatoes
Will defined make this dish again
excellent and then some.
I made this last night using 1/3 lb lamb and a lb of ground beef. It was delicious! I’m not a big fan of lamb by itself, but mixing it with the ground beef gave just enough flavor to make this dish stand out! Also I omitted the Rosemary, since my husband can’t have it, and doubled the Thyme. Thank you for adding a new favorite to my list.
Delish! I did all the cooking in my Braiser ~ while the Potatoes were boiling. Then I just layered on the Potatoes and baked the whole thing in the Oven. Super easy Super fast
I Doubled the Recipe~ It was a Meal for 4 adults !
Using LAMB & YUKON GOLDs ~ All of your spices and seasonings were delicious~I didn’t change a thing !
We aren’t into alot of dairy so for the Potatoes ONLY used 1 butter stick for 8 large Yukon Golds ! That’s It ~ nothing else! Yukons whip up well and taste the best !
what can i usestead od half and half
Regular milk
I made a sirloin roast in the crockpot the night before for dinner… I used the leftovers (which tbh were kind of dry) in this recipe and it was one of the best things EVER…weirdly I had all the ingredients except frozen carrots on hand and it was pretty easy to throw together. My boyfriend ate half the pan for dinner. I am sending this recipe to everyone!
We’ve made this twice, using our left over holiday mashed potatoes. YUM! Has everything you need in it. My 9 yr old boy even had seconds both times! My husband enjoyed it so much, he ate all the left overs!
EXCELLENT! VERY FLAVORFUL AND EASY TO MAKE.
Easy recipe to follow. I love that it gives approximate times that each step should take for cooking. freezes well and tastes great! I have had demands to make it within a few days of the first time I made it! I have even added it to my meal prep sundays and split into smaller portions for when not everyone is home for a quick and easy meal that I can just toss in my toaster oven.
There are alot of components but for the most part, I had all ingredients on hand so don’t really need to take time to plan ahead.
I think the only part that I ‘tweaked’ was the potatoes as my family loves the potatoes and had to double that part of the recipe the 2nd time.
Made this plenty of times and it never disappoints! Sheppards pie has been one of my favorites since I was a little kid and this recipe is by far the best one I’ve tried yet. I’ve followed it to a T and it’s turned out perfect but it was still just as great the times I’ve had to substitute a few ingredients. I have made it in the past by substituting half and half for 2% skim milk, using regular ground beef and draining it, and using canned vegetables rather than froze
n (they were a little mushy but still great flavor)! Thank you for this recipe, definitely deserves the 5 stars!
The only thing I substituted was using sweet potato instead of white potato for the topping. This recipe was very good and it’s in my meal/menu rotation now
This recipe should be 10 stars a very delicious and filling meal and my family loves it. Next time I’ll make a bigger batch because there were hardly any leftovers
It’s rare that a recipe actually lives up to the hype, but this one absolutely does. All I can say is “daaaamn Gina!”. So.freaking.good!!!!!
What do you recommend for cooking if frozen? I’m assuming to freeze it before baking. Should I just extend the baking time? Cover with foil at first? Thanks!
Wonderful dish 🙂 I’ve made about 3 times already 🤍 enjoyed this recipe with added green beans and chickpeas as well 🥲 and broiled cheese and/or breadcrumbs on top 🙂 thank you so much for sharing this excellent dish!!
loads of flavour. We served it with sweet potato topping.
My first attempt at Shepherd’sPie and it was a rousing success! True, there are a few steps involved, but with the guidance of this well-written recipe, it is easy for any one to make this delicious dish. Give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. Enjoy!
Best sheppards pie recipe I have ever made.
Used a mixture of ground beef and ground lamb and topped the mashed potatoes with some grated Romano cheese. Outstanding!
This is the best I’ve tried and I’ve tried a bunch. I make it exactly to the recipe and nobody has ever not loved it. When somebody is trying it for the first time, I make sure to have a copy of the recipe printed out because I know they’re going to ask for it.
Grew up thinking my Mom’s shepherds pie was the greatest. We both use this recipe now. It’s simple, and for anyone wondering, it is exceptional with ground venison.
This recipe is easy and delicious 😋. Next time. I will probably not use a whole stick of butter as it made the mashed potatoes a little too wet for my taste. I’ll try 2/3 of a stick and see how it comes out. Other than that, phenomenal recipe.
Best shepherds pie ever! I followed the recipe exactly except I used fresh herbs instead of dried. If you do, use 1 tablespoon fresh instead of 1 teaspoon dried. It was amazing!
I forgot to give this five stars!
A new family favourite- thanks!
This was a easy recipe and turned out great I used a reap dish pie crust and taste great
This is the best Shepards pie I have ever made and eaten, my family loves this.
It has become a family favourite. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.💜💜💜
Super easy , and fast to make ! My family loves this recipe.
Can I substitute olive oil for butter? And what non dairy product could replace the half and half! We keep a kosher home so cannot mix meat with dairy.
I used olive oil and substituted soy milk for dairy milk- no issues! It still turned out wonderfully.
I used non dairy butter and then saved some of the starchy water from boiling the potatoes – which was a pretty good non-dairy substitute for the half and half when making mashed potatoes.
We are kosher also and I am going to try this with Impossible Beef so I can use the dairy ingredient. Otherwise, I have found oat milk to be a great pareve substitute. Instead of butter, I would use something like Smart Balance margarine.
My SIL keep a kosher home and uses veggie crumble or she will use ground meat and oat milk or another dairy alternative for the half and half. She says the myokos dairy alternative butter is the best! Hope that helps. We don’t mix red meat and dairy, so I just always use ground turkey and follow the recipe.
Maybe try an almond, coconut, or nondairy milk.
I just use some of the water the potatoes were boiled in until the potatoes are the consist I like. If you boil your potatoes in less water with salt it makes for a nice, flavorful and starchy substitute. I don’t ever use milk or 1/2 and 1/2 in my mash anymore.
My daughter is allergic to dairy so we made a dairy free version of this and it was delicious! For the half and half I got a can of coconut cream unsweetened and mixed it with one can of rice milk. You can use your favorite non dairy milk just be sure it is unsweetened. The recipe only calls for 1/3 cup so I just put the rest in the fridge to use for something else. No one could even taste a hint of coconut. It was perfect.
Try coconut milk
I also am making a Kosher version. i am going to make this tomorrow and plan to use “plant butter” i think it’s by Country Crock and non dairy and for the milk sub i always use Oatmilk in my mashed potatoes for a meat meal
( look for ine that says ” extra creamy!)
Yes, you can absolutely sub the butter for oil… Also, if you need to use a dairy substitute you can go for almond milk or soy milk… You can also use a little bit of coconut milk (which is what I use)
Excellent recipe!! So very easy to make and delicious flavor!! Used ground turkey because its what I had, needed to use up a container of fresh mushrooms and gave my potatoes some extra Half and half till I was satisfied with their consistency… Definitely putting this one in my fall/winter rotation!!
I did not believe the 5.0 with 500 reviews. I followed the recipe exactly except I did refrigerate for 24 hour. I also used about 4 Oz of sour cream and less butter and and half and half. I think it would be good with 1/4 cup or so of chopped mushrooms. All that said, this is the best shepherd’s pie I have ever had.
I’ve made this a while now, but forgot exactly how. Goggled and came across this gem. This is by far the best SP recipe I’ve tried. A staple in our home. And my 14 yr old loves it, so that’s a huge deal lol… thx for sharing!! Merry Christmas 🎄….
I only added frozen peas to cooked Hamburg and about a teaspoon of herbs de Provence & 1/2 tsp garlic powder. I made a layer of buttered/salt & peppered mashed carrots & yellow turnips. I added shreddded cheddar jack to mashed potatoes for top layer. Oh my gosh! It is so good on a cold December night…
Great recipe,
Family says it’s better than the local restaurants Shepard pie dish. Family favorite!
This recipe was the best one I have ever tried, and the house smelled Devine! Thank you for the recipe 🙂
Everyone loved it! I substituted a bag of frozen stir fry vegetables and also added a cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the potatoes.
Will definitely make this again on a winter night!
I made this for dinner last night. Yummm! I used butter to sauté onions and garlic in a cast iron Dutch oven, then put them in the instant pot. Next I cut the chuck roast into four chunks and browned it in some olive oil in the same Dutch oven.
So true, takes a long prep time but it really is a delicious hearty meal
Thank you for sharing-never done this before- added a few spices(adobo,sofrito,basil). My family loved it, my granddaughter asked for seconds.. Please keep up the good work
Excellent my family and friends love it !!
I would give this 10 stars if I could. It’s absolutely perfect.
yes!
Can this be frozen?
Yes, it can be frozen
Do you freeze before or after putting it in oven?
Delicious, we love it!
Thank you!
I am working as DH here in HK and my boss love it!it’s just that it didn’t hold when we cut it became look like a stew 😬
I think if you let it “rest” for 15 minutes,the mixture solidifies a bit and it won’t be stew-like.
I have never cut a shepherd’s pie. I often make it in individual containers and we. eat right our of it or scoop it out, sop up gravy with biscuits. I use Yves ground round instead of beef. Delicious recipe!
Just made this dish for my husband’s birthday with deer meat. It was a huge hit with the family. Thank you for sharing this lovely dish.
The first time I made it with venison it was great but second time I added bacon fat with the venison during frying and it was even better!
Did you make any adjustments with the venison? I’m making it tomorrow with ground deer as well!
It was looking like alot of filling so I used a 9×12 pan to prevent over flow. If you do this make 2.5 lbs of potatoes for a thicker topping.
I have been making Shepherd’s pies for a long time and I have tried several recipes that was consist of celery soup mushroom soup with along with cheddar cheese which is not good for us but this was very very good I follow the steps not in the same order you know but I did and it’s really really good
You guys have to try it
I want to make this, but I have a question: for the Parmesan cheese, should that be shredded? Grated? Thanks!
Wow! The most delicious Shepherd’s Pie I have ever made, thank you!
I didn’t have beef broth so I added some chopped up crimini mushrooms to the onion mixture. There’s plenty of water in the mushrooms so I didn’t need the broth, and it added a nice meaty flavor!
I also used half potatoes and half cauliflower for the topping. I just like the flavor and lighter texture.
This will definitely be a regular dish for me and my family from now on 🙂
Thank you for this wonderful recipe, it’s the best Sheperd’s pie I’ve ever made.
Smart way to cut carbs with the Cauliflower!
Delicious!! An absolute knockout of a recipe 🙂
I grew up eating the most americanized version of shepherds pie which was basically mixing canned vegetable soup with ground beef, then topping with mashed potatoes. I loved it as a kid, but wanted to try something from scratch. I will never go back to the canned soup version, because this is amazing and my husband LOVES it. Currently writing it down so I will never forget it!
This is one delicious shepherds pie good flavour quick to make love it will definetly make it again husband loved it too delicious I also grated some cheddar cheese on top too
So flavorful and good! Not sure what the person who said it took far longer than stated meant. Im working from home today and I was able to put it together and get it baked and cooling in an hour. Wonderful recipe!
This is a family favorite, I laugh because I don’t always make it the same wat twice:) I am not a lamb lover, so use ground beef. The recipe is a basic, sometimes I’ll saute mushrooms and roasted red peppers in with the onion and garlic. I use some thyme and other spices. I usually make it with peas and carrots and corn, if I don’t have any beef broth on hand, I usually have the cream of mushroom can I add-in. I will also smooth mashed potatoes along side the sides of the casserole dish, before adding the meat mixture, Then layer it with shredded cheddar, then top it off with the rest of the mashed potatoes, add some slithers of butter to top, sprinkle more cheese on top, and paprika. Sometimes use whatever cheese I have on hand, and also left over vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, even green beans. It’s always a winner, with a side of salad, and some crisp italian or french bread. It tastes even better the next day.
Oh wow, this is the best Shepherd’s Pie I’ve ever had! The flavor is out of this world! It is hands down the best one pan dish I’ve ever eaten and it’s easy to make. I could eat half the pie in one sitting. Thank you for posting!
Excellent recipe! Very flavourful and filling. Will definitely make it again!
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I have made this three times. Once as Cottage pie and twice as Shepard’s pie. Both excellent with rave reviews. I always have fresh carrots on hand so I dice them and sauté with the onions. Frozen peas and corn are always on hand. I have used the Idahoan brand instant potatoes in lieu of fresh once in a pinch and it came out yummy as well. What a great way to get a nice variety of vegetables in my “meat mouth” husband too!
Very delicious recipe. First time for this one and my husband stated that it’s a keeper. I did add a bit of Chicken in the Mug which added a bit more flavour as this just a personal preference. I would like to try this with fresh vegetables, maybe someday when I have more time. Thank you for sharing.
Wonderful 😊🙌
My family requests this one-dish meal frequently! It’s not at all complicated, doesn’t take much time to prepare, the hardest part is waiting for it to come out of the oven!
Can you double this recipe?
Delicious and very easy. Kids absolutely loved it
First time my husband has not put HPSauce on Sheppard Pie. He knew instantly that I tried a new recipe and suggested I print this recipe and only make it this way.
Excellent shepherd’s pie recipe. I enjoy testing out comfort food recipes, and this one impressed me. The flavors were savory and rich with every bite. The layering of ingredients while cooking and simmering the ground beef is what makes it stand out. I substituted veggie broth for beef broth and added a bit extra since the beef I used was 95% lean. Also, since I’m lactose intolerant, I used vegan products in place of dairy, and it was fine. If you want a little kick, add cayenne. But, this recipe really doesn’t need it.
This recipe is gorgeous, I added chives to the potatoes and swapped worcestshire for soy sauce as that was all I had. Sooo yummy now I know how to make a decent shepard’s pie.
I made this tonight. I used half the butter called for, chicken broth instead of beef, and sage instead of rosemary (all on account of just not having it). And I’m sitting on my couch writing this as the bowl is in my lap, and I’m just so in love with this recipe. I also broiled some cheddar on top of the potatoes. The worchestshire sauce really does it for the meat, don’t leave it out if you can help it!!!
Sounds delicious! Does it have to be frozen corn peas and carrots ? Or can it be from a can?
I was a never a big fan of shepherd’s pie because every version I’ve had (usually at church potlucks) has been bland. But we had some leftover mashed potatoes and I thought this would be a fun dish for my 13-year old to make.
She shopped for all the ingredients, forgetting the broth and getting frozen peas instead of peas and carrots. So we used fresh carrots and we always have some better than bouillon in the fridge.
This was s-o-o-o delicious. I thought there would be plenty for leftovers but the lucky pooch got to lick an empty casserole pan.
Thanks!
Made this for dinner filled the recipe minus Rosemary seasoning, it was amazing ….No leftovers ❤️
5 stars, like most of the other comments here. Love this.
I made this with ground venison, so I called it Hunter’s Pie! Very easy and delicious!
Delicious! Comfort food at its best.
I made this tonight after reading all the great reviews. I also added 1/2 cup of red wine, mushrooms and wow this recipe did not disappoint!! So good, I will definitely be making it again!!
I made this tonight with leftover mashed potatoes (just stirred Parmesan cheese) and leftover roast beef gravy instead of beef broth. Absolutely delicious, everyone loved it!! Thanks for a great recipe.
Perfect every time. It has not become my one and only! Now I always double or even triple the recipe and make one for the freezer! Thank you for this! Whole fam LOVES IT!
This recipe was delish. I’ve been making it for the past year, but I made a few small changes. I used fresh parsley, rosemary, and thyme for a stronger flavor. Also, total cooking time was 2.5 hours from start to finish!
If I was wanting to use leftover mashed potatoes for this, how much measured mashed potatoes does this come out to?
Wonderful recipe, I have made Shepard’s pie in the past, this is the winner! Great flavor, easy recipe. Helps if you have everything out & ready to go. I cooked the spuds & the meat at the same time, not in the same pot,
Then put it together. Exactly what one needs in the cold winter months! I like the idea of the commenter above making individual packets for her husband, very clever.
Wow. This recipe was absolutely delicious!!!!!! Made it for my roommates and they both loved it. One of them is super picky and they raced about it. Thank you so much for a tasty recipe, will definitely be adding this to my rotation 🙂
I believe you meant “they raved about it .”
this one tops all shepherds pies ever!
I’m German and I was introduced to Shepherd’s Pie during a gap year in Canada only a few years ago. I’ve made that dish a couple times with this recipe since, and served it to friends and family. Everyone loves it. Thank you so much for sharing!
Everyone loved this pie! Even my picky 8 year old ate it after I convinced him to try it. I swapped out the beef broth for chicken broth because that’s what I had. Accidentally left out the rosemary too. Cooked and baked it in a large cast iron skillet. I highly recommend doing that. So delicious
Awesome recipe! My wife loves it, and I made it for her birthday dinner. It takes awhile to prep (chop the onion, peel the potato, etc), but it’s worth the effort. Nice weekend meal when you have time to properly prep.
I wound up having too thin a layer of mashed potatoes so I did a saltine cracker crumbs soaked in butter. Yummy!
It’s the best! All my kids love it! And it is super easy to make. Thanks!
I love this recipe! It’s easy, although it does take some time, and it’s absolutely yummy. Great comfort food!
Can I double this recipe as I am serving 12 adults
Great winter recipe. Add about 30 to 45 min for the prep and precooked time… but we’ll worth the wait. Maybe it was just me but I’m usually a pretty good multitasker. Couldn’t find just frozen peas and carrots so I used a bag of frozen peas, carrots, corn and green beans. Thinking of adding a lil lima bean next time and maybe some sour cream in the potatoes.
So easy and yummy. I did veggies a little different because we dont like peas. My husband has asked for a long time to make shepards pie. It was not hard at all
Very good recipe. I use fresh herbs like the rosemary and thyme. Very good. I also put rosemary and oregano in the mashed potatoes. So delicious. You can use the packet of dry potatoes and it’s quicker. They say “just add water” but I use milk and butter and lots of herbs and seasoning. Taste so good and quick. I also use canned veggies not frozen. A lot quicker and better. Total time with cooking was about 1hr. It also made 2 casserole 9×13 dishes. I also used 2lbs ground beef.
So creamy, savory, moist and wonderful! For some reason it takes me 3 hours but most cooking takes me way longer than normal people take. The only thing I do differently is sear the beef first to get a brown crust (I put little chunks in the hot pan) and then I deglaze the pan with some red wine. Otherwise I use this recipe everytime and it’s so delicious
My mother-in-law and my husband loves it so much. It will be my second time making it today. Thanks for sharing this recipe🙏
This is phenomenal! The spice mixture is perfect and creates something really delicious. I made just one modification to made it vegetarian (and added a couple splashes of my favorite Cabernet (Seven Moons)). I used one pound of beyond ground meat and 1 lb of sliced white mushrooms. I used 1.5x the spices, tomato paste, flour, and Worcestershire sauce (yes I know this has anchovies). The mushrooms cooked down considerably, so didn’t create so much mass the mashed potato couldn’t cover them.
Made it with instant mashed potatoes instead to save time, it was great!
This is delicious! I’ve made a few times now and just substitute the ground beef with Beyond Beef ground. Perfect for a chilly evening by the ocean. Thank you for sharing!
This is amazing! I had tried 1 other recipe last year and this is the best I have tried! It takes a bit of work to finish it but I actually did a double batch so I have a ton of reward for my effort! I omitted the flour and just added less broth to compensate and it turned out fine. I did not have cheese on hand and the food was so great I actually forgot about not having it! Husband and daughter loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
Excellent seasoning in this!! The rosemary and thyme really compliment the beef. I like a lot of vegetables so I will add a few more the next time I make this.
So delicious!! Third time I’ve made it in two weeks!! My recipe was ho hum but this one rocks! Thank you so much ❤️
Perfect recipe. Right amount of seasoning compared to others that end up being too bland. Definitely a keeper.
I made this tonight and my kids 5, 3, and 1 gobbled it up. We all loved it! Only problem was there wasn’t enough! Haha Making it again soon!
I just made this, had ingredients on hand. I got home at 630, started at 640 and it has 10 minutes left in the oven and its 735 now. I didn’t feel it was time consuming at all.
Thank you for a great recipe! I used left over meatloaf and mashed potatoes to create this today. It is wonderful!
This is a very delicious recipe. Very flavorful and I am making it again tonight.
An outstanding Shepherd’s pie! I used frozen peas, frozen corn and fresh carrots (cut into 1/4 inch chunks). The fresh carrots have have excellent texture to bite into – not too hard, not to soft. Fresh grated parmesan takes this to the next level as well.
I have frozen this recipe as well and it is fabulous! If you are contemplating what type of gift to give to a person that has everything, consider making a batch, and freezing it into single serving foil packs. I made 6 of these packages for my contractor brother who called me each and every night that he cooked a package to thank and complement me again.
Best gift ever given!
Can I ask what you mean by foil packs? I wanted to make this and freeze single-serve portions but I was struggling with thinking of a good way to freeze it!
I would like an invitation to your friend list. I apparently don’t have the right friends. If someone were to go through the effort of making this for me AND delivering it packaged? Well, they’d go straight to Best Friend for Life. All kidding aside, your friend are quite blessed.
Did you freeze before or after cooking?
Amazing recipe! Incredibly easy to make. I’m able to make this dish from start to finish in 55 minutes. The best part about this dish is almost all ingredients are already in the pantry. If you don’t have one substitute for another. If you have everything ready and can cook sauce while potatoes are boiling your able to have both done at roughly the same time. Then their both already hot and reduces baking time. Easy peasy and 5 stars from me
I am interested in freezing this recipe to bake later. Do you mind sharing how he cooked his? What do you recommend? Should I thaw it overnight in the fridge? Or should I just put it straight from freezer to oven for a longer time?
Do you cook it completely before freezing it?
I love this recipe but who are we kidding on time to make it. It takes at least 30 minutes to measure all ingredients out as a lot of ingredients plus shopping for the spices and frozen vegetables.
Another hour to get it together and then 30-40 minutes for potatoes. I have made numerous times and will
Continue to make but people should really not think this is a quick meal.
But in reality, can’t some of these items be done at the same time? I start the potatoes to cook- then work on the filling at the same time so that the timing isn’t stacked one after the other- they overlap. I find this to be a relatively quick comfort meal for weeknights. As far as measuring ingredients…I guess that depends on how you keep and measure them- but this is very doable for a weeknight in our house. I guess your mileage may vary!
I followed the recipe but cooked the potatoes while cooking the meat. Assembly and bake time were as directed. Wait time to serve was a little longer as I doubled the recipe in a 9X13” clay baker. It was fabulous.
I use boxed potatoes to make it quickly
Why would you include shopping in for time to make it?…..the time noted is after all ingredients are purchased
Exactly, Doris! Recipe websites often underestimate time, amount of ingredients, etc. Probably to make it seem simpler to prepare, lol. But this really is a delicious recipe !
I think you’re absolutely right! This took like 2.5 hours to make..
Hello Doris, yes I agree with you. If making from start to finish in one go, it absolutely is time consuming. I would suggest to chop and measure ingredients the day before as well as to prepare the potatoes ahead of time. The following day would be used to cook the meat mixture, assemble the ingredients according to the recipe and bake. I double the recipe as it freezes well too. This recipe is delicious!
I use instant mashed potatoes to save time. But you are right, it is time consuming to make!
Disagree. These are all kitchen staples – I had everything and have not been to the grocery store in over a week. Less than 30 minutes from refrigerator to oven. Easy and delicious weeknight meal.
My son is 16 and loves Shepherds pie. I’ve made many variations over the years, but when I made this one both my husband and son commented that it was the best yet. Thanks!
Easy breezy recipe and my housemates loved it! I added a 1/2 cup of dry red wine to the house and extra minced garlic
Everyone was right! This is delicious! So flavorful and satisfying. You need to make this…
This was easy and delicious. I enjoyed this dish and very filling.
Simplicity’s at its best so delicious my Son Dylan came over the other day for a visit after work we put it together and baked it in my large cast iron skillet comfort food at its best
Excellent recipe. Will definitely make it again.
Have you ever tried to freeze this? I’m thinking it would be great to have at the ready but not sure how the potatoes would fair.
Delish! I doubled (more like tripled) the Worcestershire sauce and used a herbs de provence blend instead of the spice(herbs de provence has thyme, lavender,fennel and basil). I also added a dash of fancy celery salt. Turned out amazing. Had to use a little extra flour because of the floor of Worcestershire sauce.
Very lovely this. Upped the worcestershire sauce to about 4 tbsp, but otherwise what a completely enjoyable weekend lunch this turned out to be. Kids and wife all thrilled with it.
Thanks so much!
This is a keeper fore sure. I used golden potatoes instead of russet and added shredded colby jack cheese to the top before baking. This recipe allows you to tweak and add things you want. Yummy!
Currently in the oven. I did put a layer of creamed corn and the corn.Hope there’s not too much spill over. Used a 13×9 glass casserole dish and probably should’ve piped the potatoes since it was a bit of work to spread the mash on that corn layer but I’m sure it’ll be fine. Perfectly worded receipe to follow and make into your own. 5 STARS!
Oh so delicious on a cool fall night! Made this for the hubby and I and we both loved it. I lightened up the potatoes by using WAY less butter (1 T) and Buttermilk instead of half and half. Otherwise followed the recipe and used beef. I’d love to try it with lamb.
Excellent recipe, I added a diced hot chili from the garden (most American and ALL Irish recipes are a bit bland for me), and added a 1/4 cup red wine. Amazingly good. Thank you for the recipe!
I use cream corn and Bible’s instead of peas
This was delicious! Made a few substitutes based on what we had in the pantry: fresh carrots and corn. Also sub’d cornstarch for flour and chicken stock.
Definitely make this again 😊
Shepherd’s pie is delicious! You simply cannot beat the classic element of this recipe though, in making it for dinner, I am adding a dash of some homemade BBQ sauce to the meat. 🙂
Thank you for this recipe…easy to make and the Best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever ate!
I made this to use up left over hamburgers from high school fund raising event. Came home with over 20 burgers. Chopped them up with food chopper and followed the recipe. We like garlic so we doubled it. Thanks for good recipe.
Was an awesome dish, the whole family loved! I just went heavier on all the spices. Will definitely make again!
THIS WAS DELICIOUS….MY HUSBAND AND I LOVED IT…WILL DEFFFINITELY MAKE THIS AGAIN!
Easy to follow directions…turned out delicios! Definitely will be making this again.
Very very tasty. Loved this recipe
I’ve made this several times now, and it’s just perfect! I wouldn’t change a thing, which says a lot coining from me, as I’m always modifying recipes!
Absolutely delicious 😋🤤
Best shepherds pie I’ve ever had! Made it exactly as written except I also added 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese to the potatoes to increase the cheesy-ness! Delicious!
I made this vegan by using plant based “beef”, vegetable stock, omitting the Worcestershire sauce and because I didn’t have corn, I used lentils instead.
For the topping I used vegan butter and almond milk. I also omitted the parmesan cheese.
Thank you for the wonderful recipe. I know I changed a lot, but because my daugher in law is vegan, I had to make it for her.
I am vegan and I loved your tips! Making it right now! You are a fabulous mother-in-law!!
This was not only my first Shepard’s Pie attempt but also my first mashed potatoes attempt (I know…ridiculous). Super delicious and easy to do! I only had fresh rosemary so that flavor is prominent and I also went heavy on the garlic. DELICIOUS!
I made this for dinner yesterday and followed recipe exactly and mine was very sloppy and runny. It did not look anything like the picture.
Are you sure you added the flour and tomato paste? It has to be the tomato paste, not sauce or ketchup.
So was mine! I had wondered why it was runny. I think I was too hasty and didn’t let the beef broth evaporate enough? But, overall, it was very tasty and will make it again!
That’s strange. I kept adding more water, but I also let it simmer for 30 minutes or so as we cleaned up the kitchen.
I’ve made this recipe with ground beef, ground bison, and ground elk. Absolutely delicious every time!
I made this for the first time and I must say it was easy and the blend of flavors were very tasty 😋. I added more cheese to the potatoes and little to no salt. I like for people to add their own salt.
The best Shepard’s pie I’ve ever had! My husband and kids loved it!
I am so glad I tried this. I never write recipe reviews but I had to. It tasted AMAZING and was a hit with everyone in the house. I made 3 small changes. I doubled the salt in the meat mixture, and added garlic powder and onion powder along with the other seasonings for a little extra flavor. I didn’t have beef stock so I used a beef bouillon cube and a cup of water instead. I only had red potatoes so used 4 of them. It came out perfect.
Xanthan gum will also thicken (is gluten free), but read the directions; you’ll need much less and will dissolve it before adding it into the mix. Bob’s Red Mill makes it and is at most grocery stores in the baking or gluten free aisle.
Third time with this recipe. All ways good. But found out the first time 9×9 was too small. P.S. I live in Elwood In. Hi. Neighbor.😎
Best Shepard’s pie ever! I substituted ketchup for tomato paste.
I’ve made this twice now. Best shepherd’s pie ever! The rosemary adds such a deep, savory flavor. I’ll never use another recipe for shepherd’s pie.
I actually used cubed beef and fresh veggies. I also did a mixture of sweet potatoes and white potatoes for the topping. It turned out fantastic!
We loved this dish!!!!! Cheated and used a family size packet of garlic mashed potatoes with the cheese. It is soooo good. Have made it twice, turned out perfect both times. Best shepherd’s pie recipe ever.
Extremely easy to make. Since shepherd’s pie has a distinct flavor due to the spices, I didn’t deviate from that other than salting to taste if it needed a bit more salt. Also, I used instant mashed potatoes because that’s the kind of potatoes used when I’ve bought shep pie from somewhere. I wanted to recreate that consistency. I used 2 packs of Idaho brand, but I followed the remainder of the potato topping instructions like using half n half, butter, garlic & parm etc. Then I used frozen mixed veggies, so there were a few lima beans and green beans in there. Overall great taste and very easy to make, esp with instant potatoes.
Excellent recipe, very good flavor! Just make certain to drain off fat from beef prior to next steps or you’ll get a runny wet pie.👍🏻
This recipe take an old favorite from camp days & elevates to a delicious new level! —- enjoy by all my family! And we appreciate the traditional English lamb as well as the beef version (the latter cooked more often). Our modifications: i enjoy the Parmesan in the potatoes, but my guys do not; and with the beef version, we add chopped carrots in lieu of peas.
Turned out so yummy! Will definitely do this super easy, delicious dish again. The directions are very clear and easy to follow! Thanks!!
We just used lamb for this recipe and it rules!
I never leave comments weather I like a recipe or not, but I had to here.
Perfect ratios. Beautiful flavor combinations.
You hit it!!!
Best I’ve ever had! Thank you!
Fantastisk recept på Shepherd´s pie. Tack för att du ge oss de riktiga recept angående denna hederliga recept.
Vi tycker mycket om denna pie här in Sweden.
Mina Bästa Hälsningar,
A.Holm
Sweden
I made this with ground pork I hate ground beef and lamb it was delicious!!! I cooked everything but potatoes in my cast iron pan and went straight to the oven so much easier.
Could I make this the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight?
I now hold the crown for best Shepherd’s pie. Already being requested for the next family dinner. Might try cutting back on the butter next time. Going to add this to our family cook book.
Pretty much a perfect cottage pie! I blended the spices through tomato paste to make it easier/quicker as I use Better than Bouillon. 9 servings fills a 9×13 pan perfectly. I added a quarter cup of red wine to the meat. Next time, I’ll go on the smaller side of the potatoes as it was a bit potato heavy.
All I have to say is WOW!! I made this recipe with tiny modifications like using a bullion cube instead of ready to go broth and adding a bit more parmesean for flavour.
Other than that, I followed the recipe to a T.
The prep time for this recipe was about 20 minutes. I switched up the order slightly. While the seasoned ground beef browned, I diced my onion and some garlic. After I drained the fat from the meet, I added onions and seasonings. I did not have tomato paste, so I used a can of tomato sauce. Once the flour and broth was added, I had a tasty gravy! My husband said it tasted almost like my beef stew. It was a hit!
Excellent dish – made as per the recipe. Delicious!!
So good! I didn’t have tomato paste so I puréed some small garden tomatoes and used up some sugar free ketchup I had and it worked. I also used butter instead of oil to cook the onions. And added a small amount of garden green beans with the other veggies (basically halved the corn and subbed green beans) I used instant potatoes as a cheat and put shredded cheese and parm cheese on top too! lol
Tried ground turkey and it was fine.
Excellent! Easy, but prep time for me was certainly more than 20 minutes!
If you double or triple it, cut back on the salt, especially if there is salt in your beef broth.
Less salt is also better for the hearts of the ones you love!
Prep time is wayyyyyy longer than 20 minutes
I made this recipe using vegetarian alternatives (impossible meat and vegetable stock with a beef bullion cube). Let me just say, even with the changes it was DELICIOUS. Try it!!
This recipe is A+ – we loved it!
Has anyone tried this using ground chicken? Thank you.
I’ve made a similar version using ground turkey that came out really well. The chicken flavor may not go well with the beef broth and worcestershire sauce, but you could try subbing chicken or veggie broth. Cooking is an adventure!
I used ground turkey not ground chicken but it worked fine. No one knew it was turkey until I said something
I’m using ground turkey tonight, it smells wonderful. I don’t see any reason why you couldn’t use ground chicken.
This recipe is so delicious! Thank you for sharing it.
You could make chicken and veg potpie filling and spread mashed potatoes on top.
I won’t be trying ground but just baked and chopped chicken.. I think it’ll be just as good as the beef version
Yes I did , very good
Love this recipe. I am from England and i know a good cottage pie and a.shepherds pie. It is delicious but not quite enough for 6 people, at least not 2 grandsons and son in law, my daughter and myself!
I love this recipe. I doubled so I could send a casserole to my in-laws as my mil doesn’t cook anymore. Thyme and rosemary were a bit too strong for me, so I added a bit extra Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. Also, I didn’t have any corn so I subbed green beans. The only other thing I did differently was to use a container of pre-made mashed potatoes. Added the seasonings, garlic, and parm to them. this is a great time saver for a busy weeknight. It’s a hit with my family… Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. 🙂
Do you think i could use instant taters? I have alot.
This was the best shepherds pie I’ve ever had!
Anything I can use instead of flour?
I bet corn starch would do the trick, since the goal is probably just to thicken the sauce
Corn starch
I use Red Mill gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flower
I’ve seen other recipes that use a cornstarch and water slurry…
Corn starch. Use half what the recipe calls for.
I have a son with celiac disease and I use cornflour in the same amount.
I used arrowroot instead of flour and it came out incredible!!! It’s much healthier for you than flour and it doesn’t give you that bloating feeling.
You can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 4 ounces of cold water, mix well until the cornstarch is fully dissolved (add more water if necessary), and add to the pan in place of the flour (step 5). It’s important that you use cold water or the cornstarch will be lumpy. The sauce should be noticeably thicker after the 5 minute simmer.
I rarely leave comments on recipes, but I’ve been using this one for years now and it is amazing! I have tweaked it a bit over the years and use an Italian herb blend rather than the herbs listed. I still put as much parsley as the recipe calls for. I also double the Worcestershire and use a bag of mixed veg instead of just corn, peas, and carrots. I use salt and garlic to taste rather than measuring. It’s so good, my picky 6 year old goes for seconds and my meat and potatoes fiance loves eating his veggies!
Delicious….and easy for a non cook like me.Thank you…..will definitely make it again and again.
Awesome recipe!! I really like the timing of ingredients. The steps were relevant and made shaping the shepherds pie depth of flavour easy. Love love love this, thank you!!
This was excellent! I cheated and used store bought refrigerated mashed potatoes and, after heating and tasting, added the cheese and garlic. Definitely cut down my time in the kitchen. Will make again. Thank you for the recipe and great instructions!
I use home canned green beans 1st then add the cooked meat and last layer the mashed potatoes. I do drain the liquid from the beans before putting them in the casserole dish and I make sure I seal the potatoes to the edge of the dish to keep it from drying. The ingredients in the meat and potatoes are about the same as this recipe.
Those store bought mashed potatoes are a godsend. There are some very tasty ones and it streamlines recipes like this and more!
Excellent recipe!
So delicious! True comfort food.
Have made this for years, but occassionly we space up some red yams aka sweet potatoes. You can’t g wrong!
This was AMAZING! I’ve hated all Sheperd’s Pie recipes I’ve been fed – potatoes so bland and meat more tomatoey than gravy. But this knocked them all out of the park. 😋 The potatoes were like heaven (admittedly not super budget friendly…), and the meat rich and savory. Thank you! This will be a happy staple in our home now. 😊
If you want to make it vegan Chickpeas can be subbed for the meat. And you can make cashew cream mashed potatoes. So good. Thanks again for the recipe! I made it with meat this time and didn’t have Tomato paste, so I used a little pasta sauce. That worked too!
I have several recipes for Sheppard’s pie, and this one is a keeper! I took an ear of fresh corn and used the corn in with the meat and other veggies, also added about 3 tablespoons of horseradish to the mashed potatoes and it was out of this world. Also topped the potatoes with more cheese and stuck the dish under the broiler to melt and brown the cheese. It was picture perfect for my guests who were most impressed!!
Thanks!
The best I’ve ever made!!!
Best shepherd’s pie ever. I’ve made this at least a dozen times family and friends all love it.
I made this for my family and it was so good! Loved it for leftovers the next day. Wondering if you could freeze it? I’d like to make some freezer meals for a friend and this would be a great one.
So delicious! Didn’t have to change a thing ! Thank you
Best Shepard’s pie EVER! I wish I had made more to freeze, next time we’re going to double it. We substituted Yukon gold potatoes and they were incredible. Thank you for this recipe.
So delicious! My family loves shepherd’s pie but we don’t eat meat anymore. I substituted Beyond ‘Beef’ for the meat and veggie broth for the beef broth. It worked out fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.
That’s exactly what I do! It works out fantastic!
I have made many shepherds pie recipes. This one is the best. It is my go to. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe the best ever.
Love this recipe! I added a little more beef broth, and wostershire sauce also I added some mint sauce as I used lamb mince! It was amazing.
What’s half and half
Half-and-half, also known as half cream in the United Kingdom, is a simple blend of equal parts whole milk and light cream. It averages 10 to 12% fat, which is more than milk but less than light cream. Due to its lower fat content than cream, it can’t be whipped.
This is absolutely DELICIOUS! I’ve made it a few times now, and my only complaint is that it always comes out extremely oily/greasy. Am I doing something wrong?
Make sure you drain the hamburger and onion mixture before adding anything else. It doesn’t say to , so I’m not sure if you did. That should help
I prefer to cook my ground beef with a lid on to retain the moisture in the pan, often also cooking it from frozen or sometimes partially thawed. Once it’s cooked through but still full of moisture I drain the meat (can use a colander). Much of the grease is removed when doing this. I then add my seasonings after this step and then return to heat to brown and continue with recipe. Great recipe!!! Made this today and it was loved by all. Definitely going to be a keeper in my recipe book.
I would try draining the fat (or just some of it) off after browning the meat. Then add a little extra broth if you feel likes it needs it.
Drain your meat before you add the Worcestershire sauce. That’s what I do.
I have made cottage pie with beef and this recipe with ground lamb
The ground lamb seems to.have more moisture than ground beef. I love.this recipe but may use a little.less stock. The lamb may have.less.moisture depending whether it is.bought in a packet or from a butcher
You could try using a lower fat ground beef, like 90/10 -or- after you cook the meat remove all the drippings from the pan, -or- place all the meat on a paper towel to soak up the fat. I love this recipe too!
90% lean
So good!! I drain the meat after cooking before adding the flour, tomato paste, etc, I’m going to add mushrooms next time as one reviewer suggested. Sounds like an awesome idea. I also always add extra corn, carrots and peas.
Loved it. I would substitute the Worcestershire for something else next time, not a fan.The rest is wonderful.
This must’ve been the 15 th time I’ve used this recipe, and each time better than ever! GREAT! AWESOME! ITS THE BEST RECIPE EVER!!
Soooo good.
Absolutely the best shepherds pie ever 🙌
Best Shepard’s pie EVER! I wish I had made more to freeze
I have used this recipe exactly as is, twice before. My whole family loved it. This time I doubled it as there are never leftovers. Only changes I made, I added a 1/2 cup extra broth and more vegetables. Added some green beans as well. When making the mashed potatoes, I added about 3/4 of a cup beef broth(it was what was left over). Potatoes came out super creamy and loaded with added flovor. My family and I love this recipe. Thank you for posting it
I used mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes since hubby is diabetic.
I will be making this again! Delicious!
Coming from an English background I love shepherds pie.
I came across this recipe and made it.
This is now my official pie recipe I use. So delicious.
Tonight I’ll try half broth and half red wine. It should add a little something.
How did it come out with the red wine? I was thinking of doing this tomorrow for dinner
Can you freeze this??
I make double or triple recipe of meat mixture and freeze that. Thaw one portion in fridge overnight and make the potatoes fresh. Very yummy recipe.
I froze this last month after it was assembled, but before I was ready to put in the oven. I just baked it and it still tastes delicious. I think it’s a great dish to freeze! Just my opinion. 🙂
Very tasty and best shepherds pie I have made. If I made it ahead next time I would have one of the kids take it out of the refrigerator earlier. Took longer to cook than I anticipated
I made this last night and it was delicious. I didn’t change anything. My son loves shepherds pie and my husband and I and my son all went back for seconds!! Thankfully there is enough left over for my husband and me for tonight’s supper!! A definite remake!!!
This was very good and the smell as it cooked was delightful.
Thank you for posting this recipe, Amanda! It is delicious. I hope the leftovers are ok to freeze. I know I’ll enjoy them as well.
I love the ease of this recipe with the following additions/changes. I use half red wine and half stock for a more traditional sauce. I also add sliced mushrooms which I sauté the onions. I too make it in a cast iron pan so it’s a one pot meal. If anyone does add mushroom be sure to consider your liquids. I like a lot of gravy so I don’t reduce but others might like a tighter sauce.
For the potatoes I use heavy cream and two egg yolks added to the mix. It produces a creamier potatoes which I like to pipe on top “to make it fancy” my boys would say.
Sheperd’s pie is a favourite of mine. I travel to the UK often and always enjoy trying country versions. If your readers like traditional and fun British dishes, give a Sussex pond pudding a go! It’s delicious and such a show piece.
I don’t understand why you just don’t post your own recipe then. Leave this one alone. I want to try it please.
I always find it funny when you go to a recipe and see, “I made this but I completely changed everything about it!” It’s funny sometimes.
Dawn, while your additions and changes sound great, you didn’t really make this recipe, you made your own.
So true, so true . She need a post a pic. I love the recipe and taste really good and affordable 👍
Then follow the recipe, Joyce …
I don’t think anyone was trying to offend you by adding their comment…
Thank you, Dawn! I followed your additions and the recipe was AMAZING!
Good idea regarding the red wine and mushrooms, I’ll ty it with that.
I came up with my own before reading and sounds the same as in your comments Dawn. I love the slight changes you made to the recipe. It’s in the oven right now. I love reading comments and recommendations. I am not a baker. I cook from the research and love. I like to play with recipes. It’s one of the best things about cooking. It is an art. Thank you Dawn I appreciated your comments and suggestions 💗
This is a great recipe as is and thanks for the additional ideas and stories, Dawn! Love it! I can picture it all fancy. 🙂
I liked this recipe. I’ve had many a Shepard’s pie, and I think the biggest challenge is making sure the veggies and meat aren’t too liquid-y, and the addition of the flour and tomato paste do help to thicken it nicely. My only concern is the amount of potatoes listed (I believe it says two large potatoes) is quite comical! I ended up using about 8 medium-sized potatoes and it was *just* enough to cover in my 9×11 pan. I will most likely use even more potatoes, next time around, and perhaps add a little wine to the broth. One change I made, I took a mixture of mozerella, Romano, and some of the Parmesan cheese and dusted it over the top of the potatoes right before I put it in the oven. This created a nice cheesy crust on top, and was a nice texture addition to the creamy potatoes. I also used fresh parsley, thyme, and a little rosemary since I had them on hand. Very much enjoy the flexibility of this recipe, and how you can really play with spices and seasonings.
Thanks for sharing – I love the idea of adding mushrooms.
oooohh this sounds yummers.
Thanks for sharing. I also like to alter recipes to match my taste.
Thank you for sharing your experience I found it entertaining and insightful.
Thanks for your suggestions Dawn, I did everything you listed and it turned out amazing. My husband and I ate 2/3 of the pan.
Best shepherds pie I ever had definitely a winner so yummy
Does the grease from the hamburger meat need to be drained before adding the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste?
Can I premake everything then place in fridge and take it later in the evening to bake? I assume it’ll take longer to bake but still works right?
Cooking this for a friend – it may go straight into their freezer. Should I assemble and hold off on baking? That way they can throw in the oven when they are ready for it?
Delicious! Followed recipe and wouldn’t change anything. Husband loved it too! Thank you!
Can I make it on Saturday and cook it Sunday? I would leave in the fridge over night.
I did. I just covered it with foil for an extra 10 minutes at the start.
About how many adults will this feed? My family are big eaters so I’m not sure if I should go with the six servings or if I need to make extra?
make extra!
easy peasy and taste yummy, kids to grandma love it! *note recipe is for 4, not 8.
Was AWESOME
This was soooo good! So much flavour and easy to make! This is now my go-to Shepherd’s Pie recipe! Thanks!
I made this. It was yummy. Made a lot. They only thing I added was onion soup mix and brown gravy. I left out the flour slurry. It was flavorful and will make again. My frozen veggies included green beans. More veggies not a bad thing. Topped with Bob evans loaded mashed potatoes. So no cheese needed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really good and super easy for a mom whom wishes she could cook. My son and husband are picky eaters and really enjoyed this. I’m always looking for new and EASY recipes to try. This one is a keeper and definitely will do this again! Thank you so much for giving me a dinner I could actually make! I highly recommend this!!!😊
this is the best Shephard’s Pie recipe i have ever made. My family loved it!
I love this recipe! The first time I made it I followed the recipe exactly, but the next time I added sweet potatoes into my mash and sprinkled some chili peppers on top. Ultimate comfort food
Made it this evening with a few minor variations; I used red wine instead of tomato paste, an extra tbsp of flour due to the increase in fluids, 1/4 cup of Pho Broth/3/4 cup of Beef broth (a little extra zing). I also didn’t have corn, boiled fresh mini carrots with the potatoes, then diced them and added to the filling. I baked for the first minutes as specified, then added a layer of cheeses (Cheddar, Provolone, Asiago) and topped with crushed walnuts for the last baking period.
All minor improvisations based on what I had available – except the toppings. Hands down, the best I’ve eaten, and I first started making versions of Shepherd’s Pie 55 years ago as a young boy with two working parents. I thought I had a great recipe, but I bow to the greater talent! Thank you!! Thank you!!!
Great recipe! We’ve made it several times. Has anyone made it to casserole and then put it in the freezer, then baked it when your family is ready?
Lovely recipe thank you. I guess the frozen veg requirement is to save time and whilst I usually have frozen beans and peas I prefer fresh vegetables and used only fresh this time. The flavour possibilities are endless depending on one’s preferences. I’ll make it again.
I have it in the fridge and going to cook closer to dinner! Just from tasting everything as I went I know it will be great! Thank you! A loved one requested this as birthday dinner.
Can you use can vegetables instead of frozen?
I use 29 oz. can Veg-All well drained…more variety is veggies
Absolutely delicious!! Thanks for sharing !
We have a diabetic in the family so I used mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes. I will be adding this recipe to my rotation. It’s so good!
so yummy…
this is the best Shepherd’s pie recipe i have done . so yummy, perfect seasoning to my family’s taste!!!!
Mine came out tasting good but it didn’t hold together well. Everything kinda mushed onto one when I scooped it out. Any ideas how to make it firmer
For a firmer filling you can alter your ratio of flour and stock, so add maybe half a spoonful more flour or use a little less stock. Just make sure when using more flour you cook it the mix for a bit longer to take out the raw flour flavor.
If your potatoes are too soft add less half and half. What I personally like to do is switch half and half for whole milk and increase the amount of parm by a little less than 1/4th cup. Just take a little extra time to reduce the mix a bit more (I cooked mine on the stove for about 15 mins after adding the flour) and that should help make it firmer!
Best Shepherds Pie I’ve ever had. Only change was used white cheddar instead of parm in the potatoes. Seriously delicious. Thank you!
I love Shepherds Pie and this is a good, easy recipe. I followed the recipe but added more veg as my family likes it a little lighter.
Used peas, carrots, mushrooms, bell peppers, and French cut green beans. Yum!
This was a huge hit! Very flavorful an simple to make.
I can’t wait to make this! Can I substitute almond or coconut flour for the all purpose flour? Will it achieve the same result when combined with the meat filling? Hubby’s granddaughter (gluten-free) is staying with us 2 days/week for the summer, and I think this would be a perfect addition to our dinners.
Thank you!
You probably won’t get the thickening you want from almond or coconut flour. You might try all purpose GF Flour like Kjng Arthur or Krusteaz. I’ve had good results with them.
Yes, I am gluten sensitive so I use almond flour and it turns out great.
Use cornstarch instead.
No on both. King Arthur has a gluten free flour called Measure for Measure that is a 1:1 sub for wheat flour. It will work perfectly. Take care!
Chickpea flour works well as a thickener in savory dishes. I have also taken a handful of raw cashews and ground them into a flour and used that.
I use Cassava (yuca) flour. Thickening and non-histamine triggering; non-grain.
I was having a family dinner and wanted something tasty, somewhat easy and what I thought everyone would enjoy. This turned out delicious! Everyone went for a second helping. I doubled the recipe so there are leftover which I’m sure will be gone in no time. If you haven’t tried this, you should as you won’t be disappointed.
Great recipe. To limit dishes, I cooked the beef filling in a cast iron and just topped with the potatoes. Our family likes to mix a bit of mayonnaise into the potatoes for flavor but I increased the cooking time an extra 10 minutes for a total of 40 minutes as the cast iron takes time to heat up. Regardless, it was a hit for dinner!
Thanks for your review. I’m making this dish for a friend later this week!
awesome recipe made it last night, it was on point.
Thank you, Amanda, for sharing such a perfect recipe. I tried to add a little of homemade fried shallots and it’s simply delicious.
We loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and turned out delicious. I used fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage for the herbs instead and forewent the corn. Will definitely make this again.
It was Delicious my Grand kids love it and I did also
Jean M.
Family and friends love this recipe! Thank You!
What is half and half? As in 1/3 cup half and half?
I’m making this for the second time for dinner tonight. It’s easy to make and absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe just as explained and wouldn’t change a thing. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.
Really enjoyed this. Very easy and straight forward to prepare. I probably will cut the butter in half next time. It seemed like a lot for the amount of potatoes. I put a layer of cut up bacon slices in between the meat and potatoes. I’ve used my English mum’s recipe for years, but I’m switching to this one.
I tried this recipe for the first time. No regrets. It is delicious and easy to make.
I just added a twist by sprinkling paprika and a mix of cheese on top.
It’s a keeper and I highly recommend this recipe.
Thanks.
Cannot believe how great this recipe is! My husband ate 4 servings. He loved it!❤️
Very good recipe! I added 1lb of ground lamb with 1lb of ground beef. It’s blended beautifully. We noticed it needed more salt, being I added more meat. Everyone had seconds.
This has become one of our family’s favorite dishes! I’ve followed the recipe precisely every time… very straightforward and so yummy! Question, can I freeze the leftovers?
I’ve used this recipe to the T, made this dish. 3-4 times . Each time improvising! This is the best recipe of Shepard’s pie ever tried. Now my friends want this to be made for them.
Keep it going! And keep posting such exotic and perfect recipes!
Can you use canned vegetables instead ?
I would also like to know if you can used canned veggies. I think I am going to peel and cut fresh carrots and use canned corn and peas. We will see what happens 😊.
Easy to make and extremely delicious thank you for sharing!
Really easy and flavorful. My first time making shepherds pie and My family loved it. This one’s a keeper! Thanks so much
Delicious. I add cinnamon and nutmeg to the meat. Even better with lamb, but still very good with mixed ground beef. Next time, I will add feta to the meat. I bet it tastes good, too.
Yummmm amazing
This recipe is delicious!!! It has become a regular addition to my repertoire! The spices that go into the mashed potatoes really add wonderful flavor! I’d highly recommend this recipe!
Forgot to rate it!
Delicious dish, easy instructions as well!
This is my first time making Shepherd’s Pie. My husband has enjoyed it before, but it’s new to me. Other than doubling the veggies, I followed the recipe and we love it!
Used ketchup instead of tomato paste, and put Parmesan cheese on top instead of in mashed potatoes. Yummy recipe!
A small question, potato topping third item says 1/3 half and half??? Not sure what this measurement is for.
Half and half is a mixture of half milk, half heavy cream. It’s basically just a thicker, creamier milk. Great for potatoes, shit for anything else 😅
Probably cup, and it seems to be right.
1/3 cup of half and half
Half and half is a mixture of milk and cream(half of each). It’s in the dairy section next to the cream. They mean 1/3 cup of “half and half”.
Half and half refers to 10% cream. So a third cup of 10% cream. If you don’t have that you could replace with 18% or 33%.
1/3 cup
yum yum
this was awesome
Made it exactly as per the recipe and it’s so delicious 😋
Excellent shepherds pie.
This has become my go-to recipe on St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not a huge fan of corned beef and cabbage, so I was on a mission to find something else to eat on that holiday. It’s a huge hit. My husband and I love it and have had it multiple times throughout the year! I even use your suggested mashed potatoes recipe when making them as a side dish. Thanks so much!
Best shepherds pie I’ve tried!
excellent.easy, and delicious..it was perfect and my family loved it !!!
Easy and delicious! I used corn and green beans for veggies, just my preference.I love this recipe!
I think that adding green beans is an excellent idea. Thanks for the help.
Did you use shredded Parmesan or the stuff you sprinkle of spaghetti?
I love this recipe, the combination of the two things is great but the mashed potatoes by themselves are amazing. This is my families new go to Shepard’s pie recipe. We love our pasta so it’s nice to switch it up with this. Great use of chopped meat too. Thanks for the yummy idea.
What an aroma, and full of flavour! My go to recipe. Thank you for sharing.
I lived in the UK and have missed real Shepherd’s pie with lamb so much. I came across lamb in the store and then found this recipe. This is the real deal. I did make some adjustments. I partially cooked the meat first and drained it. Then I cooked the onions and used some of the lamb fat instead of oil and then added the lamb meat back in. I also doubled the vegitables. My elementary aged son loved it so much that he asked me to make it again for his birthday dinner! (Draining the fat made it less mushy and runny.) I served it with Yorkshire Pudding and two veg on the side just like my best friends Mum back in England does. Yum!!!
I just made this fit the first time w/ lamb, delishious. I have leftover baked potatoes, I used then instead of boiling more… Best decision, peeled, cut up and heated them in micro. Added butter and heavy cream, smashed all up. Mixed with the cheese and…OMG. THANKS FOR SHARING.
Just made this tonight and it’s absolutely amazing! My husband said it’s as good as he had in an Irish restaurant we go to. Definitely saving this recipe!
My friends husband just got out of the hospital, they’re newlyweds so she’s had a pretty rough week, so I asked what they were hungry for,and I’d cook it for them. (He was tired of bland hosp food,) after much deliberation they told me Shepards Pie. I’m 58 and I cook alot, and I’m a good, no great cook, and I’ve never made a Shepards Pie. I found this one, and boy am I ever glad I did. This is fantastic, they loved it so much, shes never going to use her old recipe, only this one. I of course tweeked a few things. Omg, I could barely wait til it came out of the oven. I made some Red Lobster type biscuits , and mini cherry cheesecake tacos for dessert, what a wonderful meal. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
Best Shepard’s Pie ever! I used ground beef. It tasted even better the next day . Thank you!
Wow! I never leave reviews but this is a great recipe! So easy and delicious
My family loves this. I make it with arrowroot flour instead of regular flour and regular frozen mixed vegetables. The family loves it and I’m able to keep it gluten free (we have a family member with an auto immune disease that gluten aggravates).
It’s definitely on a regular rotation.
I had to do some creative substituting once I realized I did NOT have tomato paste (pureed some canned tomatoes and used gravy instead of broth to help compensate for the moisture difference), but somehow it still turned out great. Thank you!
For years I have been trying to figure out what is in an area Irish restaurant’s shepherd’s pie and this recipe hit the nail on the head. It is THE best shepherd’s pie I’ve had in a long time and is almost a dead ringer to the restaurant’s pie taste. I will never make a plain old shepherd’s pie again………we LOVE this recipe!!!
This is a yummy recipe; I am going to try it with sweet potatoes tonight instead of white potatoes. Has anyone done this?
Is the top of the potatoes supposed to be golden brown when you are done? I kind of want to put them back in until they are.
I put it under the broiler for a few minutes
This is the best shepherds pie I ‘ve made. The hubby and kids ate the whole thing in one sitting! Everyone loved it!
Super yummy! Had to substitute fresh diced carrots and drained canned corn instead of the other veggies and it was still great! Thanks.
That was so organized and easy to do. As a newly retired man that is experimenting with food you are so
helpfull. The Sheperds Pie was a winner with my family. We all had seconds!
It tastes really good with impossible “meat” 🙂 I highly recommend adding velveeta in before putting it in the oven
Great Recipe!!! – Thanks
Hands down the best shepherds pie recipe. I added some shredded sharp and shredded Parmesan cheese to the top, it was incredible.
Had some leftover 80/20 ground beef and decided to make this. I only had two small potatoes, so I made a potato / cauliflower combo for the topping. I did drain the fat from the beef, otherwise would have been a bit too greasy for my taste.
Was delicious and I will make again with lamb or other protein!
Thanks 🙂
I love this recipe I’m going to try it out tomorrow I hope I don’t fail cuz it sure looks good this is the best one I seen yet thank you so much
Best shepherds pie i have ever made!
We love this recipe!!
It’s best with the ground lamb.
Yummy 😋
I made it vegetarian and omnivore family loved it! yum!
This was an excellent recipe. My husband & I had two servings, it was so good. Definitely making it again.
Fantastic recipe. My new favorite. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Just put mine I the oven. I did gluten and dairy free by substituting with oat milk, corn starch and Smart Balance buttery spread. Tasted good going in!
Yummy! Fast, cheap to make and lasts two nights fir 2 of us.
Yes, this is the best classic Shepherd’s Pie. The potatoes are the best, the meat filling is the best, and they complement each other perfectly. The whole family loved it and leftovers (if you’re lucky to have any!) are to die for. Always a crowd pleaser. I am hardly a chef, but this is a fool-proof recipe. Enjoy it!
I just made this and my husband and I loved it
I love this recipe so much! The first time I made it I used ground beef. The next time I made it with ground lamb. Delicious both ways. Planning to make this an Easter dinner tradition.
Soooo tasty! This is our new Family favourite go to recipe. We had to sun savoury for rosemary as we ran out but it was just as delicious.
This Shepards pie recipe was amazing!!!! I will forever be using this mashed potatoes recipe!
Delicious comfort food! Used sun-dried tomoato paste for a bit more flavor.
Can you freeze it after making and before baking it?
Best Shepherd’s Pie recipe!!! Made the top with yams instead of potatoes and tripled the vegetables. Sooooo good!!!
I’ve made this recipe twice. It made me underatand why I never liked my mom’s shepherd’s pie. It was always just beef, corn and potatoes. No sauce or flavor enhancements of any kind. My bf likes it too. I’m so sorry, mom. 😭
Delicious recipe, thanks for sharing. It’s now one of my favourites, especially the topping. Did not have any parsley in my cupboard so I used oregano instead – turned out really well.
I make this recipe as it’s written using ground lamb but substituting Yukon gold potatoes for the russets. It is an easy delicious one dish meal.
Fool proof and delicious! My New Mexico friend suggested adding green chiles which I plan to do next time.
Made this, because I was in a hurry used mashed potatoes from super Market. Well known sausage maker and restaurant. Aslo subbed herbs do Provence for parsley, thyme and rosemary because I had only fresh from garden and no time to prep. It was delicious.
I like this recipe, but I put cheddar cheese on top the potatoes then bake.
I have never made this before but I found ground lamb at the store so I bought it (for the first time ever) and I used that. This recipe was delicious! Food gasms with every bite! We BBQ lamb frequently but this was relatively quick and easy ( I’m the slowest cook in the world) and so so tasty! Thank you for the recipe!
This is hands down one of my favorite recipes. I modified it one day because I had an inordinate amount of pulled pork left over and was running out of ideas to use it up, so I tried it with this recipe instead of the ground meat. As insane as it sounds, it was incredibly delicious!
So good and easy to make. We added parm on top.
Yes, I was surprised too to find a 5 Star recipe for Shepherd’s Pie rated by over 300 people until I tried it! If you’re wondering if it could seriously be THAT good, the answer is a resounding YES! This recipe is legit! I only make Shepherd’s Pie when I’m looking to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I followed the recipe exactly doctoring up my own leftover potatoes by adding some butter, half and half or light cream, garlic salt (I didn’t have powder) and the parmesan cheese after warming them up in the microwave and mixing it well till creamy. The seasonings in this dish are so perfect, it could honestly be served in a restaurant! We all raved about it! This excellent and delicious dish is a new favorite and will be my go to recipe anytime I have leftover mashed potatoes . . . which I hope will be more often! I may just throw a few extra potatoes in the pot, accidentally on purpose, of course, just to make that happen! 😉
Made this tonight. I used the ground lamb. It was delicious!!
Thank you. This was easy to prepare and the result more than worth it! I used ground lamb but I will make this again using ground pork. I’m sure it’ll be just as delicious!
Very delicious
Absolutely awesome make all the time
I made this Shepherd’s Pie, especially for my son, who had insisted that Shepherd’s pie needed to be made with lamb mince. I had always used beef mince and he had declared “that’s cottage pie, not Shepherd’s”.
This recipe has been a game changer, so tasty and comes out perfect every time. No more beef mince for us. Thank you
Wow! This a little piece heaven! Soooo flavorful!!! Thank you for this recipe 😊
Absolutely delicious. Thank you.
I’ve made this several times now. Always a hit with my family. Even my picky 5 year old will eat this! I add a whole bag of frozen veggie mix with peas, carrots, corn, and green beans. I also add a bit more worcestershire, garlic, and salt than called for. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top before baking and it’s perfect!
This is ridiculously good! We LOVED it! This is by far the best recipe I’ve ever tried, and is definitely the only one I’ll ever make again!
Made the cottage pie version tonight, using lean ground beef and making a few substitutions to lower the fat. I used olive oil spray to brown the meat, adding some onion flakes since my husband does not like chopped onions. I drained what little fat there was after browning the meat. I added more veggies: par-cooked fresh chopped carrots and green beans, along with frozen peas and corn. Instead of plain flour, I used 2 1/2 T of onion gravy mix, 1/2c low sodium beef bullion and 1/2 c water, along with the Worcestershire, tomato paste and the dried herbs. To the salted, cooked potatoes, I added only 1 1/2T of butter, 1/8c of half and half, 1/4 c light sour cream, a little low fat milk, garlic salt and 1T grated Parmesan. I tried to keep the potatoes on the dry side. I used 4 individual pot pie tins and cooled the meat mixture slightly before topping it with the mashed potatoes, as some of the tips indicated. I baked it for 30 min. It was savory and seasonings were just right. We cleaned our plates. A keeper!
Wow! This was amazing and was pretty easy to put together. My family LOVED it. This was our first time having Shepherd’s Pie and we are now fans. Thank you so much for providing this wonderful recipe!
I made this for St. Patrick’s day and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the taste of it. One of the best recipes for shepherds pie I have tasted! It will deffinately be on my list of go to meals. Company worthy. A great comfort food too. I am making it for a friend who recently lost her husband.
I will also try it with ground turkey instead of beef to cut down some fat and calories.
Thank you so much for posting this recipe.
Delicious!
Would it make any difference if I used canned peas and corn and fresh carrots? I usually have those on hand but not so much frozen versions.
Do you guys drain your ground beef or not ? I was confused by this… I didn’t see it anywhere in the recipe…
I drain the beef before adding the parsley, thyme, etc., but I also use 80-85% beef. Great recipe!
No, the flour and broth added makes the gravy.
I have never been a fan of Shepherd’s Pie but I make it once a year for my husband who loves it. This is a game-changer! I followed the recipe with only a few minor changes which include using unsalted chicken stock instead of beef broth or beef stock, about six cloves of garlic minced, and maybe 4 tablespoons of fresh parsley as opposed to one teaspoon of dried. I only used about 2 tablespoons of Parmesan in the mashed potatoes because my husband is not a great big fan of parm. Absolutely delicious and I look forward to making it again. Many many thanks for this delicious recipe.
I didn’t use russet potatoes, but Yukon Golds and the potatoes were too runny. My fault. Nevertheless, this was truly delicious. Based on another comment, I did measure the herbs a bit scant, but I think they would have been fine with the full measure. Perhaps the other person who thought they were too strong used ground instead of full leaf rosemary and thyme? In any case, the seasonings were just right.
I really loved the parmesan in the potatoes! I was very generous with my measure of that (maybe double) because I used a rasp grater which usually ends up making the cheese under-measured.
I am certainly saving this recipe, and if I use the Yukon Gold potatoes (which tasted great) again, I’ll carefully watch how much liquid I put in rather than go with the recipe amount.
DELICIOUS! Easy to make, will be adding this one to the rotation, thanks.
This was the best shepherd’s pie I have ever had. The family loved it! I made it with ground lamb, yukon gold potatoes, fresh herbs, extra garlic and much less butter. It was amazing.
Amazing!! One of my husbands favorite meals.
I substituted cream corn for the frozen (forgot to buy) and it was really good.
My first Shepherds/Cottage Pie ever and we loved it!! However, I did take a shortcut by using prepared mashed potatoes from the grocery store (time saver), doctored them a little and it was still absolutely delicious! Will definitely use this recipe again.👏👍
This is an amazing dish! I made it for St Patrick’s Day and we all loved it. Even my 13 month old gobbled it up. Not hard to make and so flavorful! I’d highly recommend this recipe!!!
Made this for St. Patrick’s Day last night, and it came out great! I substituted ground turkey for the beer/ lamb. Your time estimates seem to be a little optimistic though – this took me almost 2 1/2 hours to make. Also I feel like you could be making the potatoes while cooking the meat mixture to save time, I don’t see any reason to delay that step.
Fantastic flavor! A huge hit in this household. New favorite recipe 😋
Outstanding flavor. A bit of prep time (think like lasagna) but well worth the effort. Used ground lamb and it was so flavorful. Will make again.
This is a delicious recipe! Only change I made was to use milk in place of half and half.
Best recipe I’ve tried! The whole family loved it and asked that I make a double batch next time.
First time ever leaving a comment/rating on a recipe. This was SO SO GOOD! I didn’t grow up with Shepherd’s Pie, but liked it the few times when I had it elsewhere (always with beef). That is, until I was grown – now they all seemed rather lackluster. But I wanted to try again for St. Patrick’s Day, and this one looked promising. It did not disappoint – it was the perfect balance of flavors, even for someone who doesn’t always like lamb!
3 modifications: I drained the fat from my lamb/onions after cooking, used canned carrots because I don’t like frozen ones, and used vegetable broth, because I didn’t have beef. Otherwise, I followed the recipe to a tee!
I followed the recipe except for a few mods and it came out PERFECT! This was my first time making Shepard’s Pie and I was a little intimidated, but it was beyond a success!
I only made a few small modifications bc it was all I had on hand:
substituted ketchup for tomato paste
canned corn for frozen
for potatoes I used instant (1 packet of Idahoan) but used 2 cups milk instead of water to make potato mix
added 3 tbsp butter
doubled the parmesan (all to enhance flavor of instant potatoes)
still used 1/3 half and half and spices
Thank you Amanda for an AMAZING recipe!
This recipe is super delicious, loved it thank you Amanda!
I’ve never had Shepherds Pie before but wanted to make something Irish for St. Paddy’s Day. I had asked several friends about it and they raved about the dish. So I decided I’d find a recipe… and here I am with a review.
So, I prepped everything as written but after doing a taste of the meat mixture I added 1 tsp of red pepper flakes (we like spicy stuff) & doubled the garlic. I also added a bit of white cheddar to the top of the mashed potatoes and broiled the last 5 minutes to crisp them a bit.
Definitely going into our winter rotation! Thanks for the recipe.
** Side Note**
My husband saw the meat mix (while it was resting on the counter waiting for the potatoes) and made a disgusted face and asked why I was even trying a new recipe. I have to admit it didn’t smell or look pretty. However, when dinner was served, hubs took an unusually small portion… Then went back for seconds… Then stated, “I could eat the whole pan.”
This recipe was amazing. I used ground lamb for the first time ever (on sale today for St. Patty’s Day.). Made a few changes to reduce fat: only used half a stick of butter in the potatoes and also used fat free half n half. Completely delicious and my husband and I both loved it! Highly recommended.
I forgot to mention that i also subbed 1;1 gluten free flout and used GF Worcestershire sauce, so that the whole meal was gluten free! Awesome.
As good as the Irish bar we frequent.
Easy to fix for a last minute St. pattys day feast!! Yum
Thankyou
So good & easy!!
This recipe was awesome! I put a bay leaf in when I browned the meat and used demi glace with my beef broth. My husband was licking his plate 😛
Perfect!!
Delicious! Better than any Shepard’s pie I have had😋
I really enjoyed this but I would decrease the rosemary and thyme to 1/4 tsp. Definitely a keeper.
can this recipe be made ahead?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! I just cooked this recipe, and it came out great!!!
This dish was fabulous! My family definitely wants me to make this again. (I used ground beef) It’s a winner!
I made this today for St. Patrick’s Day. Replaced the potatoes with cauliflower and everybody LOVED it!!
Thank you ❤
Delicious! I only used 1/2 the butter for the potato mixture just to cut a few calories and it was still delicious!
Delicious and so easy to make.
The best shepherd’s pie recipe I have tried! I made it with lamb and it was delicious. I have made other recipes and it’s never come out great so I’ve stuck to the premade seasoning packets but I will never use them again after using this recipe.
So delicious! Best shepherds pie I’ve ever made! The spice blend really makes this recipe stand apart from the rest
I made this last night and it was so delicious! I used ground beef, and I did end up using almost 2 cups of broth because it seemed to soak it up so fast during the simmer process. I’ve made shepherds pie before but it never tasted this good. Will definitely make again.
Thank you for the great recipe! I considered this recipe for the simplistic nature and staying true to the origin of shepherds pie.
Having said that, I take measurements as a suggestion and add extra spices to enhance and serve my family’s palate.
Next time I make this recipe I’ll add stewed tomatoes for flavor, liquid and texture and omit corn (texture didn’t flow).
I had Idahoan potatoes on hand that made the potato topping super easy and flavorful.
Thanks again!
I have made this twice now. My 3 year old asks for seconds each time and my husband devours it! I shared it with my sister and sister in laws and all around rave reviews from adults and kids alike! Thank you!!
I made this recipe the day before and I tripled it! Since I did that it took about 2 hours for it to warm up. My husband kept sticking the thermometer in it. My sons loved it and all wanted some to take home with them. This is definitely a keeper recipe everyone loved it and it was really easy to make.
I have been leery of recipes including tomato-sauce based anything because I am not a huge fan of tomato-based sauces. I made this tonight and was hoping for leftovers for tomorrow or even a small dish for my FIL. My husband and 2 teen sons were fighting over getting seconds and thirds. I will have to double this the next time (which I’ve been told is next week). Also, I didn’t have any thyme-I used all I had yesterday in my Irish stew-so I substituted marjoram and my only frozen veggies were the corn, peas, carrots, and green beans….my boys actually didn’t pick out the green beans this time. It was amazing and delicious and will now be a staple meal for our family!
I’ve made this recipe twice in two weeks. My mom even suggested that it’s better than her Irish friend’s version. Delicious!
Has anyone assembled theirs in advance? I’m wondering how long I should cook a whole one for once it’s been in the fridge.
I would like to know if anyone has changed the kind of meat I have leftover eyeround I would like to use instead of ground beef . Though I am not sure how well it will bond together and if I’ll need anything else to help it stay together and thoughts would be greatly appreciated
Can I freeze this recipe?
This was delicious!!! I definitely will be making again. I did not have thyme so I used marjoram instead. I also do not like cooked carrots so I substituted canned tomatoes for the carrots. The filling made a good bit so I froze half of it for later. A wonderful hearty dish!!
Could I cook in cast iron skillet and then add the potatoes to the top of that and bake it in the skillet?
A great alternative to pizza for Pi Day!
This is a delicious recipe! I haven’t made shepherd’s pie before bit I will definitely be making this recipe again,
I was looking for a Shephard’s Pie recipe today and stumbled across this website. As I read through the recipe and looked at the pictures, I decided to make this recipe for dinner. The dish turned out amazing! Really delicious and will definitely be sharing this recipe with friends and family and sharing the website.
Use lamb! Most important use FRESH ingredients! Replace ALL dried herbs with fresh: where is says 1 tsp dry, use 1 Tbsp fresh. 2T fresh for 2t dry, etc. And, use fresh veggies, NOT frozen. Cut the corn off the cob, etc. And, 6 cloves of garlic, not 2. (if you like garlic) Using all fresh and more garlic this is AWESOME Shepherds Pie.
This was delicious! I love Shepard’s Pie and this came out very flavorful. I did make the mashed potatoes Hungarian style (sour cream and egg added in) but that’s how we always make mashed potatoes. I’ll use this recipe again!
This recipe. Omg. So amazing even my partner was excited about it and he does not get excited about much that I cook! So easy and delicious!
Best ever.And guess what real easy to make….
Wonderful recipe! But as someone whose mother iOS from London, we don’t put corn in our shepherd’s pie.
Made this several times, easy and great flavour. Seasonings are perfect. Saved as a favourite
The whole family likes this a lot–all generations.
Can I freez once. Assembled?
This looked so easy I had to make it. It turned out so tasty. I substituted Colby jack cheese for the Parmesan cheese.
Great recipe. Easy to assemble.Nice layer of flavors. So easy to customize. Definitely a keeper
I LOVE this recipe! It has been one of my favorites so far. I even replaced it with ground turkey and oat milk and it still taste absolutely delicious 🤤
can i make this with chicken and use all the other same ingredients?
My wife and I substitute ground beef for ground turkey and it comes out perfect! Im sure chicken would work too!
Use ground turkey instead.
I don’t see why you couldn’t. Be aware that chicken can get dry when cooked for a long time. If you are using ground chicken, look for ground dark meat as dark meat holds up to long cooking times better than white meat. And, consider using all fresh ingredients vs dried herbs and frozen veggies. (See my other comment.) Of course, fresh herbs aren’t always available, so the dried will work. ( I’m fortunate to live in So Cal where I grow fresh herbs in my backyard year ’round.)
I don’t see why not! I make use ground chicken breast whenever I make tacos and no one can even tell the difference!
I used ground turkey, delish !
I’ve had shepherds pie with ground chicken before and tonight I’m going to use rotisserie chicken! Hope this helps!
Yes! I made it with ground turkey, since it’s what I had in hand and the ground beef gives me heartburn. The flavor was delicious! I still used the beef broth, to try and make it taste more beefy. It had great reviews at the table.
Excellent! I have made Shepards Pie (Cottage) ,any times and the last time swore never again. Saw Amandas recipe and I am back in the game.
Outstanding. Thank you.
This tastes so good and really easy. I was making it for my Irish boyfriend and didn’t think I’d even like it. It was delicious and he loved it.
I always make my shepherds pie from leftovers.The best so far,is this recipe but use my leftover meatloaf. I put the meatloaf in my stand mixer and make sure that I get it crumbled to a ground beef texture. Then I use the recipe above and my family loves it! It tastes awesome . My family likes our food with a little more spice and the meatloaf is perfect.
Hands down the best I’ve ever had . The only thing I did differently was use red potatoes and I ground the rosemary up . It’s so delicious it’s probably going to get made twice a month in my house for the rest of time.
First time I’ve ever made Sheppards Pie, really happy with the recipe!
Made this Sheppard’s Pie tonight and it was simply wonderful. I was thinking before I cut into it , or would be a runny mess— but it stayed together and came out in perfect squares. Thank- you for this wonder recipe!
I have made this recipe with ground lamb and it was delicious. I have also made it with ground beef and it was just as delicious and a hit with my family.
The best shepherds pie ever.
First time making it today. Easy and smells delicious.
I did it with venison and it was wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!!
This is the best shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had. Everyone enjoyed it!
This was DELICIOUS. I made it with yam instead of potato and I think that was very complimentary.
Thanks, Amanda, for sharing your delicious recipe. I am Chinese and was curious about Shepherd’s Pie. Tried your recipe and every time was a success! Tonight I’ll be making it for the third time, am sure my family won’t be disappointed. Keep sharing your talent. God bless always
P.S. Since I always have Nestle Lite Cooking Cream, I use it in place of half & half.
Very good 😌
This is the second shepard’s pie recipe I have tried. I did not like the first one much at all and almost didn’t make this one because of that. I am glad I decided to give this recipe a try. It is so good!!!!
Delicious! My family loved it & cleaned the dish!
So yummy!!! Used buttermilk instead of half and half because I had just the right amount left. Added some red pepper flakes for a bit more heat. I cannot digest corn (nor any human for that matter) so added some bell peppers. This made the meat portion a bit more liquid probably, but still delicious.
Delicious recipe! I used 3 teaspoons of italian seasoning insyead the herbs listed and put it in a 9.5 inch pie dish. Turned out perfect!
I kept eyeing my cayenne pepper but decided against it.. any ideas to add a little more spice to this?
I had enough leftover Leg of lamb carved it up into small pieces and since I am partial to dijon mustard and lamb I put a helping tablespoon.
Wish me luck. I’m making this tonight. I saw one comment somewhere that they added cream corn layer between meat and potatoes, so I’m trying that. The kids love corn
My family loved this! It is absolutely perfect! I do have a question though — I am making this for a friend, and plan to make it ahead of time (excluding the baking part), and set it in the fridge overnight, so she can reheat the next day. Would she still follow the same baking instructions of 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes when heating/baking the next day? Thanks for your help!
We loved this! I’ve tried so many and this is the one! Even better the next day.
Why dirty another pan why not put mashed potatoes over the meat mixture in that pan??? Add some wine to mixture too
Used half cauliflower, half potatoes for the top. Only had canned cream corn and that worked well. Surprised me. Fantastic dish! Parmesan adds so much flavour.
Really tasty recipe for Sheppard’s Pie; it’s the only one I use. I make a couple small personal tweaks and it’s delicious everytime; it even impresses my hubby. It keeps well for leftovers but that doesn’t last long anyway because it’s so good. Thank you for this awesome recipe!
Easy recipe to follow and very delicious!
Made this tonight for supper & doubled the recipe to put the other one in the freezer for later use. Did not use fresh rosemary or thyme. I used garlic, Cavender’s & Tony Chacherie’s seasonings. I also added mushrooms and used cream of mushroom soup as my gravy. I also topped the Colby-Jack cheese and some re- crisped leftover curly que fries on top just for fun. It tasted great! Everyone loved it, so I’m glad I made the extra pan.
Used heavy cream it’s all I had then topped it with a bit of sharp cheddar and parsley which made it delicious looking also made meat I. Iron skillet and then topped and baked delicious
I’ve made this several times and absolutely LOVE it! I use milk instead of cream and less butter in the topping, but I always include the parmesan! The parsley, rosemary and thyme add such a nice flavour to the filling. Definitely a recipe I know I can always count on!
It was perfect! So delicious!
Can this be made ahead and baked later in the day?
As long as it’s kept in the fridge it comes out fine.
Yes it can, she suggested I’m the recipe you can make up to 3 days ahead before you bake!
Classic, easy recipe. My husband is a down home food kind of guy and this is right up his alley! I may do a double batch next time since it’s so easy and affordable to make!
Can you substitute red potatoes?
Yes! That is what I use and it is delicious! I also ground the rosemary up.
She’s right, its the best! Wouldn’t change a thing!
OMG. I have had a lot of shepherd’s pie. This is hands down the best. My whole family agrees – printed and will be a family staple.
I’ve made this recipe twice so far, and it is absolutely delicious and easy to follow!
Omg!! This is the bomb!!! Everyone loved it, the meat I used was a” meatloaf blend” beef, pork, and veal. Scrumptious!! Definitely making this again. Thank!!
I thought the spice blend was perfect, but my meat amount was 1#1/3, and I used 2 cups of the corn, peas, and carrots. Yum!! For fun I smoothed the potatoes first, then took a fork and dragged it across a couple different directions and it made a cool design. Wish I could post a picture…😋
Delicious and easy to cook.
Made this last night. It was so delicious. I cheated with the mashed potatoes though. It was late for dinner time when I started and I didn’t have the time to make mashed potatoes from scratch. I used a container of “Simply Potatoes” and added some half & half, butter, spices and Parmesan cheese to it and spread it on the meat mixture. I also added mushrooms to the recipe because we love mushrooms. My husband and son LOVED their dinner!
I made this and it was dynamite. I am having dreams if it and need to make it again! Thank you for making me feel like I don’t belong on Worst cooks in America. Everyone loved it and my dad asked me to make again. So luscious and tasty in every bite. Absolute perfection and for a self proclaimed not good cook, the step by step was easy to follow. Thank you!
Absolutely delicious!
Recipe was very good but i think i just tasted a little too much rosemary. My husband said he didn’t notice. I did add some grated parmesan and gruyere cheese to the mashed potatoes as well as on top when I baked it and used baby red potatoes instead of russet potatoes. Will definitely make this again, we served it with garlic bread.
Delicious ! Will be making over and over. Mixed some sweet potatoes in with the russets and it was a great mix.
Simple to prepare. Excellent flavors. Enjoyed by all.
Absolutely delicious! Increased ingredients a bit for a larger family. But kept to original recipe. So comforting and yummy! Served with crusty garlic bread and spinach salad. Will definitely make again. Thank you!!
Such a delicious and full-flavored recipe. I’ve made it a few times with one of them using canned beef chunks and that version was my favorite because the beef was so tender!
Fantastic! This is my go-to shepherd’s pie recipe. I grate some fresh carrots instead of using frozen. I also add 1/2 cup of finely chopped Portobello mushrooms.
I made this yesterday and was amazed I made something so wonderful. So excited for leftovers. It was so flavorful. I added a little more broth cuz I prefer extra juice and it was fantastic. Will use this forever more.
Hearty and flavorful! Always a huge hit at my house.
We discovered Shepherd’s pie on a vacation to Great Britain and making it reminds us of wonderful memories. I started with a seasoning packet but found this recipe which is easy to make with items on hand.
I usually add celery to the onion and sometimes shredded cheese on top. Yummy!!
One of my new favorite recipes. I’ve made it a few times. It is so flavorful.
Very good tasting recepie
Love this recipe!! Made it multiple times and it always tastes amazing. I would highly recommend using Lamb.
Something I’ve loved adding to this dish is finely chopped brussel sprouts.
Only down side is I always get the runs from it.
This is a simple, tasty recipe. My only question is this: Has anyone else found that 1.5-2lbs of potatoes just doesn’t make enough mash to properly cover the meat? I double it….
Other that, This is a “go to” recipe for a quick meal.
IT also freezes nicely for later.
Doug
I used lamb chunks. I sautéed fresh carrots with the onions, followed the rest of this recipe exact. It was delicious! Will def make again. May try different meats. Thank you for an awesome recipe.
Delicious. It was a hit with the family. Definitely making again soon.
I made it with ground lamb (don’t tell my sheep) and the flavors combined were fabulous! I left it for my husband to take out of the oven, but forgot to tell him. It was browner than I had wanted, but that made it even better! I’ll make this over and over for sure!
I just tried this recipe on a whim and it was absolutely delicious!!! Excellent taste. I did put some cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes and it was great. My family wants me to make it again!!! 🙂
Super easy! I’m a beginner cook (third recipe I’ve ever made!) and it was not hard at all. It turned out wonderfully and was an instant success with the family. Highly suggest trying this out for yourself! 🙂
This was amaaaaaazing!
An absolute triumph! My husband, who is English, and who usually makes his Shepherd’s pie—one of his specialties—raved about it and declared it better than his. So did the rather picky kid. They both said I could make this anytime and insisted on taking the leftovers for their lunches. So, thank you!!!!
Very easy and delicious. Thank you!
Awesome recipe. Substituted shallots be the yellow onion. Herbs, Worcestershire and garlic very flavorful. Will definitely make it again. Wonderful winter dish.
This recipe is phenomenal! Highly recommend the lamb option. So much flavor! I follow recipe to the T and it’s perfection.
Tastes amazing!
This is definitely 10 stars. SO GOOD!!! We’re a family of five so I doubled everything and used a 9×13″ baking dish. Everyone LOVED the Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe is a keeper. I used 3 lbs. of gold potatoes because I didn’t have any russet. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe. 🙂
Has anyone divided this into smaller ramekins and saves some for later? If so, is there a difference in the bake time? Maybe 40 min at 400 from the fridge?!
I have it all prepared up to going in the oven, but wanted to take a pan of this to a neighbor who need the help. Just want to give them instructions for cooking it once refrigerated (everything is already cooked so I figured it could work.)
Has anyone frozen this to save for later? If so,
What’s the bake time?
Followed the recipe exactly and was amazing. The whole family all spoke up and said how delicious it was. So much flavor. Thank you!
So easy to make! Tasted great!
It was full of flavor, loved it. Used fresh carrots, cooked them with my onions to soften and canned corn.
This is a great recipe. I made no changes. Hubby and I loved it! Love the garlic and the parm in the mash!
The BEST shepherds pie recipe. A go-to crowd pleaser that’s simply delicious! LOVE IT.
I would like to know if leftovers can. Be frozen.
Excellent recipe. Full of flavor. I made it with ground lamb since that’s a real shepherds pie! 6 stars
I also baked a pie crust then put the meat mixture in the crust and topped with mashed potatoes. De-lush-outs!
First time i made Shepard pie, thanks for this amazing recipe,I used steak mincemeat as thats what i had available and added chopped streaky bacon an mushrooms
Just made this – amazing!
I doubled the recipe and it came out perfectly. The only thing I changed was I used Arrowroot starch instead of regular flour to make this dish gluten free. So good! My kids and husband gobbled it up.
Wow, i really enjoyed this! Didn’t really measure the spices – just a few shakes!! Going in my book to make again! I also used fresh carrots and sautéed with the onions.
Great recipe – I was wondering if there was any way of freezing it and using it at a later date. If so, how do we go about storing it?
Made this tonight!
We used ground turkey, but everything to your recipe…oh and we used fresh herbs because we had them on hand.
So excited to have extras tomorrow!
thanks! great recipe!
eva
I made one for my family and one for my in-laws and everybody raved about this one! I used ground beef and prepared exactly as stated. My mashed potatoes have never tasted so good!! Deliscious!
LOVE this recipe, it has now become a staple dinner in our weekly rotation!
Love it. Easy and delicious. Perfect way to use leftovers – chop up leftover meat for the protein and add leftover veg to the peas, carrots and onions. AND I use cauliflower instead of potatoes. The secret is in the tomato past/worcestershire sauce/herb mixture – it makes anything you put in it taste great.
I used organic ground beef from Costco. I forgot to get rosemary and tomato paste, so I used some leftover chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce. It was still really tasty without the rosemary. I needed a new ground beef recipe and I’ve never tried this, so I thought I’d try it out.
I make this shepherds pie at least once a month it is so easy and full of flavor.I use canned veggies with premade flaked potatoes with shredded cheddar cheese on top. My husband and I devour this dinner. So beware!!!
Absolutely superb. Great instructions. Easy to follow. I used ground lamb. Perfection!!!! Best flavor!!!
Made this for my four picky grandkids and they ate it up. It’s a great way to use extra mashed potatoes too!
How long do you bake it at 400 for? I didnt see it in the recipe.
Perfect! We loved this. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Easy to make and delicious. I didn’t have beef stock or dried Rosemary, so I used veg stock cubes.
I absolutely love this recipe! Food came out delicious, I have made it a couple of times. Just substituted acorn squash for mashed potatoes, and used half the butter it calls for. Still came out great! Thank you
I made this with lamb and it is really good! I’ll try it with Venison later this Winter because we have a bit in the freezer. I added paprika and parsley to the top and cooked it in my cast iron deep skillet. It was done quickly. Saving to Evernote!
Very yummy. Made a double batch for leftovers. Always better the second time.
I make a lot of Shepherds Pie and keep coming back to this recipe. I do add shredding carrots at the end of cooking the meat and then use frozen corn and peas separately. I’ve never been a fan of cooked/pre frozen carrots (just preference). Use fresh rosemary and thyme because I have them. Sprinkle chili powder on top of potatoes after I’ve used a fork to create indentations. Super good. Son always asks for Shepherds Pie so this is one of my go to’s.
What is the green topping in the picture? Thanks for a great recipe
This was one of the best recipes I have made in a long time!!! The directions were perfect and easy to follow. I am not an expert chef, but this recipe was so good and fool proof and it turned out divine!!! I don’t know if I have ever left a review for a recipe before, so this means something. I made it for my husband’s birthday and he and my kids loved it!!!
YUM! This was the best I’ve ever made (or eaten!) I did make a couple slight modifications to please my tastebuds. I eliminated the Rosemsry and thyme in the meat mixture,not being an herb fan. in the potatoes I eliminated the parmesan cheese. (I found them flavorful enough without it!
This will become a regular addition to my list of comfort foods!
I absolutely love this recipe. My family loves it too. 3 year old kid approved! I’ve made it twice so far and have made it a little bit healthier. I used acorn squash instead of potatoes, vegetarian vegetable broth- low sodium, and half the butter asked. Still turned out delicious!
Excellent! I used 1/4 lamb and 3/4 beef – the perfect bit of lamb flavour for me. I also added some mushrooms, and used tomato jam as I didn’t have paste. Delicious!
Do you think this could be frozen in small portions then reheated in the microwave? My son wants to take some back to college.
This Shepherd’s Pie was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Every single thing about it is delicious! The seasonings make this such a flavorful dish! If you love great flavor, you will love this pie! My husband and I had to force ourselves not to eat 2-3 servings of this deliciousness. Thanks for the recipe! I wouldn’t change a thing!
This is delicious and easy to make!
Made this for supper last night, it was delicious and I will definitely be making it again soon!
Is this something that can be made ahead of time? Make today, reheat tomorrow? Thanks!
Delicious! I used ground venison and added 2tbsp butter to the meat mixture before adding the flour; used 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, peas, carrots, green beans); and freshly grated the Parmesan cheese. I will not use any other shepherd’s pie recipe from now on. Thank you for sharing!
I just made this tonight and it tastes amazing. But I am covering it and putting in the fridge for tomorrow night’s dinner. How long and at what temperature should I cook it as it is cold?
Made this today and OMG!!!! Wonderful flavors and so tasty! Didn’t change a thing and my hubby wants this once a month. I really would give it 10 stars if I could! Barb
I have never had shepherds pie but I have been cooking more casseroles bc my mom had to move in with me and we are on a budget! Tonight is the second time I have made it and we love it! It’s so simple and delicious! The first time I skipped a few things bc we didn’t have them but it was so good I decided to follow it to the t and it’s amazing!!
My husband and teenage boys went crazy over this recipe. I subbed chicken stock for the beef broth.
Great recipe! I made a vegetarian version using Impossible burger “meat” and it was a huge hit with my entire family who are not vegetarian. The only other thing I changed was I used cheddar cheese in the potatoes instead of the parmesan.
Great Entree. I made this with fresh ground lamb made from a lamb roast and all organic fresh veggie. Its easy to make and you and any guest you serve will feel like you are in a fine counrty inn or a pub in the UK. I suggest greasing the baking dish throughly. I used a fork to create a nice pattern in the top and a very light dusting of paprica to enhance the appearance. You will love it!
Absolutely delicious! I was in a crunch for time so I used instant mashed potatoes and had no frozen carrots or rosemary. Besides those things, made the recipe as written. Cannot wait to make it with the potatoes as in the recipe. The flavor was so wonderful. Very much comfort food!
So good!
The only thing I changed is making the meat mixture in a cast iron skillet, that way just put the potatoes on top and put it in the oven, rather than transferring to another pan!
This was soooooo good. My husband said it’s been my best Sheppards Pie ever. I used fresh rosemary and thyme because I had it and decided to shred a fresh carrot vs a frozen bag of veggies because I only had corn and peas in the freezer. I actually think this added to the yumminess of the overall final taste. I added them while onion and beef were cooking up. Also added more garlic because that’s a given with me. Lastly, sprinkled Chili powder on the mashed potato topping after using a fork to create small decorative lines. Cooking time was spot on. This really was exceptionally good and going to make again soon.
Really easy recipe and it tastes great. Cooked it in a cask iron skillet and broiled for a few minutes at the end and it turned out phenomenal and hot AF. Shepherd’s pie is pretty boring IMO, but a staple for comfort food and this recipe doesn’t disappoint!
I have been making shepherds pie forever, but have always used the “family recipe.” I love it, but I knew it could be better and wanted to see how it compared to others. After settling on this recipe because it seemed familiar but something different at the same time (plus the excellent reviews), I made it and it was a HUGE hit! My husband went for not just seconds, but thirds, and it even met with my mother’s approval! I followed the recipe exactly, which I usually do the first time I try a new one, and I won’t change a thing next time! I can’t wait to make it again. Going to try it with some venison a friend just gave me. Hope it’s just as delicious!
My husband and I absolutely loved it! The best shepherd’s pie recipe I have found to date.I made it with half ground pork and half ground beef and used only half of the Parmesan cheese in the mashed potato topping due to personal preference, but it was absolutely delicious! The seasonings are balanced very well, just the right amount of each. I will definitely keep this one!
Love the recipe! Delicious!!!! I used buttermilk i needed to use up instead of milk. Worked great! Thank you!
HI,
This looks fantastic! Can you cook it in a cast iron skillet instead of the 9X9 baking dish?
Soooo good! Made this tonight with half lamb and half beef plus the leftover mashed potatoes from Christmas dinner. I doubled the recipe and added a small can of mushrooms as well as some added pearl onions. Unbelievable good! Thank you!
This recipe is fantastic as it is written above but I’ve made a few adjustments for anyone interested.
1) instead of doing a full cup of beef stock, I use 1/2 cup beef stock, and 1/2 cup red wine.
2) I like the gravy to be thicker in the meat mixture, so at the end of cooking on the stove I add a tablespoon of cornstarch.
3) In the potatoes I don’t use half and half. I use 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup cream cheese. I also added chives last time and that was very good.
Very good! I didn’t use all of the butter in the potatoes. Maybe 2 T is plenty. I added FF sour cream instead.. I used ground turkey and canned peas and carrots and didn’t cook them first. This is a keeper and will serve on St. Patrick’s Day! Also used Chicken broth since that is what I had. Lovely seasonings! Thank you!
This recipe has become a go-to for me! I’ve made it 4 times now, and we are going to enjoy it again tonight for Christmas Eve dinner. Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe! Merry Christmas, and here’s hoping 2021 is better = )
Looks good, if I want it dairy free and more calorie friendly, can I omit the butter, cream and cheese?
The BEST shepherd’s pie I’ve ever had!!
Could I use ground turkey instead of red meat?
Great
Very delicious! It helps that there is a stick of butter in the potatoes, how can it not be good, haha. Added this to my recipe book and will be making again.
This was easy and delicious!! Made it a few weeks ago and the entire family loved it! Making it for the second time today. I am lucky to have lamb broth so I use that instead of the beef broth and I left a little bit of the fat in for flavour, rather than drain it all off. This one is a keeper!
Can you use a mixture of beef and pork?
82 year old guy.. Never cooked a meal with a recipe. Followed the recipe. With ground beef. SCORED. Thanks a lot.
How would you go about with fresh carrots and canned corn niblets?
Hi Brad – the first time I made this, I had fresh baby carrots, that I ended up cutting up, covering with water in a microwave safe bowl, and microwaving for 4 minutes to soften them. Then I drained off the water, and added them into my meat mixture with frozen peas and a can of drained corn. It turned out well, so I hope that is helpful to you. I made it again tonight, but this time I had frozen veggies.
I used canned corn and fresh carrots and the recipe still worked great as-is!
I used fresh carrots. Sautéed them with the onions. It adds so much flavor with the fresh carrots. I still do use frozen peas and corn.
I’m sure you already made it, but just cook the carrots first with the onions – slice very thinly and sauté. For ease of preparation, I bought a frozen bag of mixed veggies at Aldi’s for 85 cents. You can pick out the beans if you want but it’s all about what you have. No recipe is in stone. Good luck!
Made this for dinner today. Followed direction exactly and it was delicious. Prep was a little long but so worth it. Thanks for this husband pleasing recipe.
I added fresh carrots along with the onions to give them plenty of time to soften. It turned out great!
Hello there, could anyone tell me what half&half is, I m a dutchy and here it means minced meat half pork and half beef, is it cream of some sorts?
Thanks
Half and half in the potato topping is a dairy product. I use to use it in my coffee but had to cut down on my cholesterol! Much like heavy cream, half-and-half is a dairy product. It’s made by combining equal parts cream and whole milk, resulting in a product that’s thinner and lower in fat than heavy cream. It also has a much lighter taste and can be useful in many types of recipes.
The rosemary, thyme, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce were a bit overwhelming. I’ll cut back on that next time. Also my pie wouldn’t set very well. I’m thinking I need to set the oven rack higher. The prep time was a bit long but it was first time so next time I’ll get better!
Super easy and delicious. The only changes I made was using fresh herbs and carrots (sauteed with the onion), yukon gold potatoes, and half the garlic/garlic powder. The golds worked fine but next time I think I could cut down on a little (nothing crazy) of the butter and half and half – very rich and buttery tasting. Served with sauteed green beans & shallots.
Instead of flour I used a pack of McCormick gravy to thicken it works great
Just made this for the second time, following the recipe exactly. It’s becoming a staple for my family. It’s wonderful comfort food that my 4 year old even loves (which is such a relief)
Yummers. Will try ground turkey next time!
This is such a great recipe, which I will now become one of my go to’s!
Easy to make and very tasty.
This is the BEST Shepherd’s Pie recipe! Fast easy and full of flavor. My husband requests this all the time. Have made it more times than I can count, always perfect!
Best shepherd’s pie yet! I will admit I threw in a splash of red wine at the end…….had to……..lol!
did that splash make it into the dish… or did you bypass the pie entirely and chug it down? 🙂
Actually, sounds like it might have kicked it up a notch…. did it work?
Doug
This was super delicious. My fiancé even asked for seconds and hes super picky. I normally do my own seasonings but i did put some of the seasonings in the recipe as well as my own. I also used ground beef and one can of hash ong it was delicious. I only used corn cause like i said hes picky he only likes corn. I didnt have tomato paste so i used ketchup. I will definitely make this again.
Same added just the right touch
So, the grease is not drained off from the ground beef? None of it? Do you use 95% lean ground beef? Or did you forget to mention you drained it off? This is confusing to me! I can’t imagine it.
The Flour absorbs or absorbed into the grease, turning it into roux, which makes gravy when combined with the broth. While a traditional/uppity recipe would probably have you remove the meat and add it back once the flour cooked off, this one simplifies the process since the difference it would make can’t be very much. If there is a lot of grease, you’d probably want to drain some or add more flour for more gravy, depending on preference.
The grease stays in because you’re essentially trying to make a gravy in the meat mixture. I also add about a tablespoon of cornstarch at the end of mixing it to thicken it up a bit more. So yeah, no draining. I’ve used 80% lean lamb and 95% lean beef for the recipe. Both were very good. Hopefully you’ll get this comment, but maybe it could help someone else if you don’t.
Fat is needed to make a roux when you add the flour. The roux thickens the sauce/gravy and the fat adds FLAVOR.
Everything you asked is in the recipe. Follow the recipe and it’s perfect.
There isn’t much grease. You need some fat in the pan to make a roux when you add the flour. Roux is equal parts fat and flour. The roux makes the sauce/gravy thicken, otherwise the meat sauce is too watery.
I use lean ground beef but not ultra lean. You shouldn’t drain the meat as it has most of the flavour in the juice. Also the juices get thickened a bit by the end. It’s supposed to be juicy. I bake it at 375 though so it won’t dry out.
It’s not a low calorie meal. But a fab family meal. I just eat a smaller portion.
You can experiment with the veggies too. I used only canned corn the second time. And it’s still great)
I think the extra fat it is meant to be mixed with the flour and tomato paste to make a gravy. I used 85% and it was super yummy.
I use 93% lean ground beef, omit the olive oil, and do not drain. It’s not greasy at all.
If you don’t leave the grease in it’ll be way too thick to form a good gravy. You could probably drain it and add some butter (or water for a lower-fat version) but it will change the taste some as you’ll be losing the onion juices. Maybe instead of butter or water you could try adding 1/2 cup extra beef broth before you add the tomato paste and flour.
Personally we used ground chuck and didn’t drain it and it was delicious.
I used ground chicken, and drained it! Adding the broth later I found gave it the perfect moisture mixture I needed. No extra grease? But…I new at this cooking thing! BTW…It was AMAZING! 5 STARS,
I threw this together for my 84 yr old parents, they absolutely loved it!! It smelled delicious when I was preparing it!
Just made this recipe tonight and it was so delicious and not too hard either! Will definitely be saving this to make again! Thanks.
At what temperature should I bake it? Not listed in the recipe.
In the middle of the instructions before you get to start making the potatoes it says to preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. I nearly missed it too.
YES!!
This was amazing, I made a vegan option and it was just so full of flavor! Thank you!
When u made it vegan…what did u do different or add instead of using meat
Deicious. Thanks for creating and sharing this.
We never get all 5 people in the house to agree about a single dish. Everyone gave this 5 stars.
Finally found a recipe that lived up to my super high expectations! I’ve been cooking and baking like crazy all of 2020 and this is by far my favorite recipe of the year. I think the herbs in the meat mixture really made this dish (especially the rosemary). To think I ALMOST made a different recipe with far fewer ingredients – what a tragedy that would have been! Cannot recommend enough.
You have. amazing recipes! This is easy and tastes GREAT. I also like all of the suggestions in the comments above :). I put in snap peas , celery, grated carrots, corn and a bag of asian salad mix that needed to be used up. I also added one sweet potato to the potato topping and it was yummy. Thank you!
Asian salad mix
Great idea
This was delicious! I used ground moose since that is what I have and ended up forgetting the garlic powder in the potato topping, but even my skeptical daughter said it was delicious and we’re all happy there are leftovers! Thank you for a fantastic recipe!
I’m thinking about using ground venison instead of the beef or lamb, do you think this would be good?
Yes! Venison also goes very well with this recipe. I add a pat of butter when the venison is browned right before adding the flour. This helps make a slight “gravy” for your shepherd’s pie. Otherwise, everything else is the same.
I’m also thinking about ground venison. I do think it definitely could be good.
I made this for dinner tonight with elk and it was amazing!!!
I have made it with deer meat was in my opinion better with it
I did this tonight it is delicious. Best use of ground venison I’ve found yet.
You could use it with any good meat. If you want the venison meat flavor to shine through, use vegetable stock instead of beef stock. I did a leg of lamb for New Year’s and used the leftover meat chopped up in it, just added it later so as not to overcook. I would love to do this with venison! Comfort food for sure!
Yes! I used this recipe and substituted the ground beef with ground venison. In my opinion, it was better! So delicious!
This recipe is delicious and comforting! The whole family loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
Made this for dinner tonight…..I used ground lamb and it was delicious..!!!
I thought I’d be clever and mix the flour and tomato paste together thinking it
would mix in easier…wrong….it took ages to mix it in and it left a lot of small red
clumps that I just couldn’t get to dissolve…it was okay, you didn’t notice them when
eating. This recipe is definitely a keeper…
To mix the tomato paste and flour together, use a handheld blender and blitz into broth. No lumps.
Excellent Shepherd’s Pie. Easy to prepare. For my personal taste I cut back on the rosemary and thyme as they burn my throat.
Awesome recipe. I tweaked it a little, and it’s amazing. However, it is not a 20 min. prep time unless you’re Martha Stewart.
I knew I had a twin 😉
Triplets! I was thinking, “who can do this in 20 minutes?”, so I’m glad I came across these comments! 😊
Very easy to follow recipe and flavorful. My husband said it tastes too tomatoey but the second night it tasted better
It also took me over an hour in total to prep and cook. It is so delicious but I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who is slow in the kitchen, LOL
Absolutely delicious, and easy to make! This is a great classic Shepherd’s Pie recipe that’ll surely send you to “flavortown”! Ingredient proportions are perfect! I used ground lamb and doubled the recipe for four of us, and we had plenty of left-overs. This will definitely be a comfort food staple in my house!
I made this for dinner last weekend and it tasted amazing! I had never had shepherd’s pie before but my husband, who had spent some of his childhood years in the UK, had a craving for it all of the sudden (after so many years) and I’m happy to say that he loved it too and said that this tasted just like the ones he used to have back in the day! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
This was easy to make and absolutely delicious.
It was ***** five ⭐️ I added guy-ere (so?) chives and Panko towards the end. Great recipe!
absolutely delicious! be careful not to eat too much. I didn’t have tomato paste so I used mild salsa 3T and a couple T of spaghetti sauce.
Absolutely delicious! Thank you!
Wife said, keep this recipe, its great! And don’t change anything.
This is a keeper, delicious!! Thank you!
Absolutely delicious!
Fabulous! I wanted to use my left over potato’s from Thanksgiving, remembered my mom used to make Sheppard’s Pie but I didn’t have a recipe. This was easy and pretty quick considering the potatoes were done…dinner within the hour. My kind of dinner and everyone loved it. Wonderful -delicious!,
Delicious! Sometimes I use a little Guinness for some of the stock. Freezes beautifully, and even my picky grandkids love it.
I enjoyed making your version of the classic shepherds pie. I used ground turkey instead and evaporated milk instead and came out delicious thank you for sharing
Its a cottage pie if there’s cheese on top, just saying.
The recipe was great! I used ground turkey and omitted the rosemary as I was out. Also, I used instant mashed potatoes. All turned out well. Recipe’s “a keeper!”
Fantastic recipe!!! Shepherd’s Pie is a staple in our house and this one is amazing!!
Lots of happy mouths over here!!! I’ve been trying different recipes for Shepard’s pie but this is definitely our favorite. I did everything exactly as the recipe except we only do canned green beans for the veggies.
I made this tonight for Sunday dinner. I wanted to save time so I used already made mashed potatoes, just make sure to buy enough to cover the entire casserole. I used a 24oz container and could have used two. Very easy and yummy.
Best shepherd’s pie ever. Keeping this recipe for sure.
My husband cracks me up. He said of this recipe; Well, this is a nice “filling” food, as he rubbed his tummy. I replied, You mean a nice comfort food? He said, Well if it was a comfort food, it would have tasted good. Sorry to say, we both cracked up because I agreed with him. Way too much spice of some sort and worchestishre sauce. Not a fan.
Made this last night and it was absolutely perfect. My husband had 3 servings in one night. He said he’d get one more but didn’t know want to be greedy (lol) will DEFINITELY be making again and again.
Thank you!!
I am making shepherds pie tonight, I like a more creamy gravy than a brown gravy, I use sausage instead of hamburger and I mix my veggies in a Alfredo cream cheese sauce and then I layer it and I put real mozzarella cheese it’s kind of expensive but you get thatGooey, stretchy cheese. It is amazing
Excellent! Love the cheesy potatoes!
Wow, I can’t even move off my bed ;D Just made this recipe for the first time although I had thrown one together in the past.I didn’t have rosemary on hand, and used fresh parsley and thyme while doubling the recipe. The kids ate it, the hubby took almost half the casserole dish and I made happy noises over every bite. Mine was a bit juicy so I scooped out about 3/4 cup of liquid but I could’ve drank it to be honest. Exceptional!
Easy to make and everyone loved it. *t was very tasty. I put some cheddar cheese on top and substituted ketchup for tomato paste From start to serving it was 1 hour and 10 minutes.
I made this last night for the first time. Also my first time making mash potatoes with real potatoes I always found it very intimating. I was so nervous my mash wouldn’t come out good. But let me say they came out perfect ! And the meat was very flavorful I only used corn because I have 2 picky eaters. My son and boyfriend ate ALL of it. And loved it . Definitely a keeper thank you.!
YUMMMM! This recipe is awesome.
I didn’t have Worcestershire sauce so I used 1/2 t sugar, 1/2 t lemon juice & 4 t soy sauce which seems to have worked out well. Also I added diced carrot to the onion instead of frozen and omitted the peas. My oven isn’t the best so I broiled the top for a few minutes at the end.
The parm in the potatoes makes them even better!
This was so yummy!! Great flavour!! Followed the recipe exactly and doubled it!!! Leftovers 😊
……this OMG, it was awesome……Thanks for sharing, this is one of the very best comfort foods ever……
Not that I eat a ton of Shepherds Pie, but this was FABULOUS! The spices were perfect, and I used half the rosemary based on other comments. I also grated some sharp cheddar cheese on top. Thank you for this awesome dish!
Delicious! Easy to follow and turned out perfectly. Next time I’ll double the recipe because my family wanted more! Such a great meal on a cold, stormy night. Thank you for sharing. This is now a staple in my recipe repertoire!
My mother who was raised by English aunts made Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie) with leftover beef, not ground beef. Lamb was too expensive to use. It was made by grinding up leftover beef, cream corn, mashed potatoes with lots of butter so it browned perfectly. There weren’t a lot of added spices other than salt and pepper to taste and above all no cheese. Easy peasy. I often use left over pot roast as the beef is very tender.
A friend sent me a copy of this recipe, but without the URL; I was able to find your site by googling the wording of your “Notes”, which I did so I could share my experience. I’ve made this exactly as written twice, and we really liked it. But my husband’s taste buds have been ruined by his passion for hot and spicy, so to amp it up beyond “liking” it, I made a few minor changes tonight, and winner, winner! First, I added a full teaspoon of mustard powder, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of sharp paprika along with the herbs. After I added the broth, I added one bay leaf, and let the filling simmer for at least 15 minutes after bringing it to a boil (I added about 1/4 cup of extra broth at one point, as the simmering evaporated some of it); I removed the bay leaf before topping with the potatoes. This made the filling taste just spicy enough to pique his interest. When it came to the topping, I mixed 1/3 cup of extra sharp white cheddar (grated) into the potatoes along w/the parmesan, and sprinkled a few tablespoons of it on top of them as well. All in, I will make this over and over and over, thank you for such a great recipe!
Made this tonight for my husband and I. We loved it! It was so easy to prepare and the finished dish was so delicious. My husband kept saying how good it was during our meal. The spices are what really make the dish. Plus, the presentation (I added extra cheese for the topping), made it very appetizing. Plus there is plenty left for another meal. Top rating for this tasty recipe. Thanks!
Can you sub ground turkey for beef?
Delicious. I used lamb and I also purity in a pie crust
Excellent recipe! When I was tasting the meat mixture as I was preparing it, it was delicious, but I couldn’t help feeling a little something was missing. A pinch more salt? Yep, that helped, but still something was missing. Umami! That’s what it needed. I added two teaspoons of fish sauce and…perfection! For those unfamiliar with this technique, it does not make the dish taste even the slightest bit fishy. It adds a little extra saltiness and that umami kick I felt it needed.
Being an Englishman, i left out the corn kernels. This was the tastiest shepherd’s pie that i have EVER had.
Delicious. Thank you.
Seriously SO GOOD! I left out all the extra thyme kinda seasonsings but this is the ultimate comfort food. My 4 sons and husband all love it! One of the best recipes out there!
Absolutely delicious recipe! Followed everything exactly as suggested, and it was worth it.
I used soy crumbles instead of meat, since I’m a vegetarian. I also used milk instead of half and half, and I also used veggie broth as a sub for the beef broth. I used 2 kinds of cheese, as well: parm and cheddar. I was going to use green beans, as that’s what my parents used to use when my sisters and I were children.
Don’t like peas so I substituted them for celery and extra carrots came out delicious and will def make it again
The best shepherds/cottage pie I have ever eaten, thanks!
I have been searching for the perfect recipe
I stop here and found it
everyone absolutely love it
I made this tonight – my first time attempting a cottage/shepherd’s pie – it came out SO good! The potatoes are so delicious, I had to force myself to actually spread them on the filling and not just sit and eat them out of the pot 😀
I didn’t have any half & half, so I used some milk and a couple of spoons of sour cream 😀
Can I substitute the tomato paste?
I made this last night. It was absolutely delicious! I definitely be making it again.
Was a great recipe… easy and family loved it.
I made this recipe the other day and it is EXCELLENT! It made my house smell so good and it is absolutely mouthwatering.
Let me put it this way; if I, with a mild traumatic brain injury can follow this recipe and make this dish, then anyone can! Thank you for making the instructions easy and the dish so tasty. Will definitely bookmark this one. Thank you!
I topped the shepherd’s pie with scalloped potatoes. Awesome!
I never make,mashed potatoes from scratch anymore, the potato spuds are so good and easy. Can I use them on top instead?
Delicious; my husband really liked it. Now, I just have to figure out how to get the total time requirement down from 2 hours to something more reasonable.
Let’s just start by saying I don’t like to cook. I chose to commit to making this dish and I am not disappointed in the least bit. I’m a big fan of these the spices used in this recipe so the flavor turned out to be extremely satisfying to me.
Really good recipe. I’ve made shepherd’s pie before just winging it, but decided to try a recipe out this time. Glad I found this one and it will now be part of my meal rotation. This recipe doubled just fine.
I’ve tried many shepherd’s pie recipes, and this is easily the best one I’ve had. The best part is that it only uses ingredients I always have on hand!!! Absolute perfection <3
I made this for the first time and did not have tomato paste so I used barbecue sauce. It was a tiny bit soupy but still delicious!
I just made this and YUM!!! Hubby loves it too:)). I want to make a pan and freeze it for later. Have you tried this? I wonder how long I would need to bake it and at what temperature..? Thanks so much for sharing!!
Outstanding. Thank you!
This was wonderful! So flavorful! After I fixed the meat and vegetable filling in my cast iron skillet, I just topped it with the mashed potatoes and baked it in the skillet. I used a 12″ as I wasn’t sure if it would overflow a 10″.
Loved this recipe! Subbed a whole head of roasted garlic for the mashed potatoes and was able to find ground lamb and it was delicious. My husband couldn’t get enough of it and Can’t wait for me to make it again.
My family love it. I made the deviled eggs and broccoli too. A great combination.
I have been talking my wife for weeks about Shepard’s pie for weeks. I made this today and we loved it.
This is a keeper, My girlfriend thinks I should open a dinner.
Tried this recipe twice and both times the ratio of meat to potato mixture was WAY off. The flavor is great but if you want it to look like the photo with the fluffy mountain of potatoes on top, double the amount of potatoes (or even more than double it) It is frustrating when recipes do not accurately state what you need
This was AMAZING! My husband and I loved this recipe. He looked at me and said…you made this? It was that good! I bragged about it to my family and my mother made it for company this past weekend. They called me and raved about it! Thanks so much for making this a staple in my house.
This was delicious! I used ground lamb. I didn’t have frozen corn or the thyme so had to leave them out (will add next time I make though). Used fresh carrots and added them with the onions to saute. Possibly the best Shepherd’s Pie I have ever had, definitely recommend.
I just made this for Sunday dinner. My picky husband LOVED it! The flavor of this dish is SO good. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!
Made this AGAIN – for a bigger family dinner, so I doubled the recipe. It was a HUGE HIT!!! We aren’t big fans of either rosemary or thyme, so I left those out… Thank you, I think we have a winner in the dinner rotation!
This is the second time making this recipe which is delicious! I just wonder why my pie doesn’t look like the one in the recipe photo. When I take it out of the oven the juice from the meat and vegetables rises to the top. It tastes good but, doesn’t look nice and dry the way the picture does. Any suggestions?
This was delicious! Great flavors in the meat mixture. I wanted to make it more lowfat so I cut out all but one tablespoon of the butter in the potatoes and didn’t add any cheese. I cut out the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and just cooked the onions with the ground beef. I also substituted green beans for the peas and carrots. This is a recipe I’ll make often.Thank you!
I added a layer of pork and beans on top of the meat and then the sweet potatoes. Used all your other ingredients. So good. This is a keeper! Thank you.
Big hit, family and company loved it. I added some chopped mushrooms and celery. Thank you.
Very delicious pie! I was multitasking while making it so it took a bit longer to prep, but the recipe was so easy to follow! My dad even said the flavour was better than his mom used to make!
I scored the top with a fork before baking, and after the 25mins I set the oven on broil and placed the dish on the top rack for a minute to crisp up. I didn’t have peas so I just used fresh carrots and canned corn, (I quartered the carrots and cut them very thin, 1/16″-ish, and put them in a few minutes before the corn- though I did get a critique that they weren’t cooked through. So, while they were perfect for me, next time I’m going to try to add them with the onions at the beginning for a better cook!) and sopped up most of the butter/grease after the meat was cooked. Because of that the broth and flour was more of a roux which I think really helped keep the pie together! (though I suppose the carrots would have cooked better if I followed the recipe like I should have;;)
Anyways! Sorry for the rant! 5/5! Will make again!! <33
Easy to make what is the oven temp guessing 350
Recipe says 400…
Amazing love it ! Added an egg to the potatoes during mashing so it will brown better in the oven 🙂 delicious
I’ve never left a review for a recipe. This is THE best Shepherd’s Pie recipe ever. My whole family gets excited and not one person complains when I say this is for dinner (NEVER happens)! I usually double the recipe since we have a big family and use 1lb ground beef and 1lb ground turkey, otherwise I follow the directions. I have used chicken broth instead of beef before and hasn’t affected the taste and 1/2 the butter when I’m watching what I eat. This is SO flavorful!
Years ago I worked in a child care center that had an Italian Cook that made this monthly and the kids ate every bite, never left overs. This recipe reminds me so much of those days.
I did not have frozen veggies so added fresh Peas, Carrots and Parsnips. Also used home made chicken stock in the place of beef. Fantastic meal with a side salad. THANK YOU.
Absolutely delicious! Made it with frozen peas and spinach because that’s what I had. Also substituted shredded Mexican cheeses instead of parmesan. Because, again, that’s what I had. Left it all prepared for the family to pop in the oven while I was away. Came home to a tasty hot meal that everyone enjoyed.
Great flavor!
LOVED it. Lightened it up a bit, using a mash of cauliflower and sweet potato for the topping, and just using 2 tablespoons of butter and a splash of buttermilk to combine. Other than that, followed the recipe and it was SO delicious. This will go into the rotation!
Delicious and satisfying. Recipe easy to follow with ingredients all on hand. It’s a keeper.
Never disappointing… I’ve made this recipe several times,. Easily doubled, and trust when they say substituting doesn’t change the great taste. All in all, an excellent any night dish for the family. I use Better Than Bouillon instead of broth, but otherwise, I’ve used leftover mashed potatoes (which was intentional), and made the mash with the recipe.
Made this today and really enjoyed it. Modifications: to bulk up the meat I added a quart of whole button mushrooms at the end of the beef cook. I used fresh herbs instead of dried (because I didn’t have any). Omitted the corn using the entire bag of frozen peas and carrots instead. Increased the broth to 1.5 cups. Made the potatoes a little more soupy using and added some shredded cheddar jack. This recipe is a great base and adjusts well to mods. Thank you.
I’ve made several dishes of shepherds pie and this is by far the best recipe I have made! My boyfriend loved it!
Wonderful easy recipe. Made into 8 mini loaf pans and shared with family and friends
Easy to make and more tasty than the previous recipe I’ve used for this dish. This was always my son’s favorite dish and the first thing he called me up to ask for the recipe for. Wish I could have shared this version with him before he died. He would have loved it!
I would like to double the recipe. Would a 9×13 casserole dish work?
Doubled and used a 9 x 13 pan. It was fine! Should have added one more potato though.
AMAZING! My whole family loved this Shepherd’s Pie. It is just so good. I used all corn because that’s what I remember Shepherd’s Pie having when I was a kid. Also, I have a cow’s milk sensitivity so I used a vegan buttery spread and sheep’s milk pecorino romano for the mashed potatoes. My husband said this recipe is a keeper!
Great recipe! I used ground beef version as well of the ground lamb. Both are fantastic! My only recommendation is use less rosemary. Too strong of a flavor for me. I used 1/4 teaspoon.
It’s a staple recipe in my house. Thanks for sharing 😊
I told my mom I was making this and she wasn’t terribly enthused about it. After I added in all of the seasonings, my mom was salivating and commenting on how good it smelled.
I wish I’d read your comment before making this. Although we really enjoyed it, I felt like the Rosemary overpowered everything else. It made me wonder if there was any point to my using other seasonings. Next time I will follow your recommendation and reduce the rosemary to 1/4 and go from there.
That being said, I still recommend this recipe.
we loved it thanks for shairing it with us
Fabulous and easy. This is a winner. Comfort food at its best. Easy to substitute ingredients here and there without wrecking it e.g. I left out the flour and it didn’t seem to matter. Marmite instead of Worcestershire sauce, forgot the parsley – still was great. Thanks for the recipe, it’s going to be a go-to from now on.
Just wanted to say that I made shepherds pie using this recipe for the first time on October 5th, 2020 and I am about to make it AGAIN. I have been making shepherds pie for many years using different recipes but this recipe is definitely in the top 3. Tonight we will be making the potato topping differently (making it with cream cheese, half and half). Thank you for sharing!
I want to use a 9×13 inch pan I am thinking I would have to double it
It seems if you double the recipe, it would be too much for a 13×9, maybe fit a lasagna pan, if you were to increase the recipe by 50%, I think that would fit a 13×9
I doubled the recipe — but followed exact instructions. Easy to make and delicious!!! Will make again:)
What size pan did you use to double the recipe? I’m thinking of making this for thanksgiving.
I doubled the recipe and used a 11×14 purex. It actually was probably to big of a dish because there’s not a thick layer of potato but the beef amount is perfect.
I also doubled the recipe, I am looking forward to serving the family tonight.
Myhusband never had it til we were at a restaurant. Very picky eater. He loved it. Now I make it. (Minus the carrots)😆
I doubled the recipe too. It was absolutely delicious!!
I didn’t have beef broth or frozen veggies or parmesan. I subbed a can of peas and carrots, used the liquid from the veg to mix with one envelope of beef bouillon and omitted the salt. I also subbed shredded mixed cheddar for the parmesan.
Turned out fantastic! My daughter counted down the last 15 minutes of standing time. Couldn’t wait to sink her teeth into it.
I made this last night and it was AMAZING! This was restaurant quality! Thank you for sharing with us!
I have many Shepherd’s Pie recipes but this is a standout. So similiar to the taste of my mom’s. As she never went by recipes, I have spent a lot time trying to recreate it. My search is now over. Thank you so much.
This recipe was simple and the results were simply delicious. A perfect blend of spices and other ingredients as well.
I made this today. It tastes amazing! Thank u for sharing yr recipe.
I’m an empty nester and learning how to cook for one. I cut this recipe in half and made two cottage pies in 6oz ramekins, and put one in the freezer for later. It was delicious fresh out of the oven, and delicious a week later defrosted and heated upon the oven.
Thanks. good to know it will freeze. I often need to cook ahead.
The one you put in the freezer, did you bake/cook first? Or straight to freezer after assembly? Thanks. If my 20 year old son wasn’t away at school I wouldn’t need to freeze, but just my husband and I at home now.
It’s just my daughter and me now. I also cut the recipe in half and made 2 small individual pies in ramekins. It was the perfect amount and came out great. Thank you.
That’s a great idea!!
Yummy…my family loved! I think it took me longer to pull it together; I must be getting old.. haha
Mine is in the oven right now. But, I hear ya ….. it took me longer too! I’m glad I’m not the only one. But it looks so good, I think it’ll be worth it.
Lol! I’m going to use this recipe today with whatever I can conjure up! , thanks
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Susan, it took me for ever also. I can contribute to old age. Lol. It’s was very good
My husband and I loved this recipe! I didn’t have any parsley so I omitted that and substituted sour cream for cream in the potatoes. I agree the amount of butter in the recipe is a bit much, you could easily use half the amount of butter and it would be fine. Overall a delicious and easy dish to prepare will definitely be making this again!
My first Shepherd’s pie! It was awesome! No need to change anything about it! Even my 8yr old son ate it and he hates everything!
We are sheep farmers so of I made this with lamb. I had a pound of homemade lamb sausage handy and grabbed that. Also had to use fresh carrots sliced very thin and left out the corn due to allergies. Even though I had to wiggle the ingredients just a bit it was a big winner and easy as can be. Thanks for the new yummy at our table!
I made this for dinner tonight and it was mouthwatering delicious! Thank you for sharing. 😊
My son helped , and it was a great dish- subbed turkey for beef ,chicken broth for beef broth and used fresh herbs
also use regular milk instead of half and half
it’s a keeper! comfort for 2020!!
Great recipe. I tried it tiday and we loved it!
Can you double the recipe and freeze one?
This was DELICIOUS and seamless to make. I used beef and also added in 1/4cup of chopped mushrooms and about 1 Tbsp of red wine. Will absolutely make again.
A whole stick of butter for 2 potatoes? Is that right?? That just seems like a ton of butter. Just wanted to make sure that was not a mistake.
2 POUNDS of potatoes.
No. It’s for 1-2 pounds of potatoes! Not just 1or 2 potatoes!
Good starter recipe. I added more Worcestershire than it called for, probably 2-3 tbsp. I normally don’t cook with a lot of rosemary so the taste didn’t sit right with me. I may omit or use less next time. Overall a good recipe that is able to be tweaked to your liking.
Made this yesterday, substituting a pound of Beyond Meat and some diced Baby Bella mushrooms for the meat. My vegetarian daughter and my carnivore son both approved! A lot of work prepping and putting together, We were testing it for our Christmas Eve supper and I’m delighted to see that it can be put together a day or two ahead of time.
This looks like a very good Recipe and I wanted to watch the video on how it is made and their was a link and it said Jump to Video and it Jumped to Recipe and no video to be found . I did find the Video link on other recipes and same thing Happened . I will try the recipe soon
All liked it!
I have never rated anything online but this recipe was so delicious I have to. I used everything I could fresh from the garden…parsley, rosemary, thyme, garlic and carrots. I did use salted butter as I had no unsalted and I used whole milk because that is what I had too. Wow best shepherd’s pie ever!!!. Thank you for sharing.
I am not a ‘cook’ by any means, and it took me longer than 20 min prep time… but… this recipe is absolutely delicious!! I did double the recipe and use 1#ground beef and 1# ground lamb. My husband loved it, my neighbor loved it and I’m hoarding the other 4 containers for myself!!
This was my first Shephard’s Pie and it turned out great. Was loved by all and will be saving this recipe for future. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. 🙂
Made it tonight and loved it! Great flavor!
I found this recipe difficult to follow and ended up with a ruined dinner.
This recipe was amazing!! Made it exactly according to recipe and wouldn’t change a thing. Can’t wait to make it again!
Great recipe…go ahead and gather all the spices it calls for….so worth it for the deep rich flavor…I served with a spinach leaf salad and our garden tomatoes….This one is a keepa!
I have made this numerous times. My whole family loves it.
Amazing I had to use canned peas and corn and I didn’t use the rosemary (not a fan) but other than that I followed the easy recipe and we ate the whole casserole dish in 3 days! Yum
My go to Shepard’s pie
Great recipe as is, have made it multiple times!
Great recipe. My family loved it and it was not that hard to make.
This recipe is delicious and easy to make. I substituted the meat for turkey and it was very flavorful. The entire family enjoyed it and I look forward to making it again.
I added a bit of red cooking wine (1/4 cup and cut down on the beef broth)and a sprinkle of grated cheddar on top. Delicious!!
Made this recipe for the first time. Very Delish! My guests enjoyed it too. The rosemary flavors and adding parmesan cheese to the mashed added so much flavor.
Family loved it and told me to make it again and not to change anything!!
I can’t find the oven temp.
400 degrees F
400 F. It’s step #6 under making the meat filling.
400 degrees F
it took me forever too…400 degrees f
I was wondering the same thing!
Looking for cooking temp as well!
Heavenly!!! I usually don’t have much luck with Shepard’s pie but this one was amazing. I shredded the onion in a food processor to make it as small as I could because my toddlers hate onion. My 3 and 4 year olds both asked for seconds! Saving to favorites 🙂 thank you!
Perfect recipe. Thank you!
What temperature should I bake on? I don’t see a temp listed.
Third time I have made this and they keep asking for me to cook it more often. Five stars in my book!!
Cottage pie is made with beef.
Love this dish
I made this recipe last night..glad I tasted before assembling , added a tsp of dijon for a little extra flavor….loved it
I made it exactly as written. Its so annoying and rude when people change the original recipe. It was excellent! Definitely a keeper.
The recipe is amazing. My husband and I loved it. It would be nice it it told you what temp to put the oven at. I did 350° and it seems to take quite a bit longer than indicated.
Family loved it!
Beef is cottage pie, lamb is shepherds pie. Lamb – Sheep… clever.
Can this be put together and frozen to bake later? Making some food for the freezer for my daughter that’s having a baby.
This was so fun to cook. I was easy as well. Thank you my family really loved it!
Was wondering if it could be frozen. I’m trying to make dinners for my mother-in-law so she can heat & eat dinners ready since she can’t cook anymore
Yes i have frozen it before. Prep it up to the Point of adding the potato topping but dont put in oven. Just cover and freeze. You can cook it from frozen too, just extend the cook time (you may also want to drop the oven temp a bit if it starts darkening the top before its heated through.)
I was wondering too!
Yes you can
I am a senior, and troubles making just a small batch so I make the recipe and put into one size meal containers and freeze for a late time.. still delicious
I’m sure it can be easily frozen and reheated at a lower temperature (300?) for 1/2 hour? That’s what I would do.
There’s no reason you can’t freeze this once assembled and cook later. Personally I’d defrost completely before cooking, just to make sure its piping hot throughout before eating, but you could cook at a slightly lower temperature (350°F) for 45 mins from frozen and it should work fine. (Maybe don’t freeze in glass or ceramic if cooking from frozen.)
Tips: if you’ve never used Worcestershire sauce use just a very little amount until you know if you like it or not
If you don’t want to go through the hassle of making mashed potatoes, cook instant potatoes such as Idahoian instead.
I used garlic baby reds and some potatoes.
Corn and green beans can be used for your vegetables as those are more universally liked vegetables compared to peas.
I also used dried potatoes, so easy. I added some shredded cheese and Durkee type crispy onions on top meat mixture before adding the potatoes. Later I added more cheese and onions on top the last 10 minutes. This is a very forgiving recipe where you can uses whatever is in your pantry!
Outstanding No leftovers my first time cooking it!
Excellent Shepherd’s Pie recipe. My family and I loved it. It’s the best recipe for Sheperd’s Pie and it’s really delicious.
I roasted califlower in the oven since we are cutting carbs. I tossed a large head (broken up) with a quarter cup olive oil, the garlic powder and salt and pepper in amount from the recipe. I
pureed that in my Nutribullet with the butter and used whipping cream. I sprinkled the parmesean on top. Other than that I followed the recipe exactly except for the Thyme. I used ground Thyme and having read an earlier post, I used half a tsp.
This was so good! I made it as it’s written and it will be my go-to Shepherd’s Pie recipe from now on. My husband loves Shepherd’s Pie (he’s 1/4 Irish) and he practically licked the plate! Thank you!
So delicious! Made with ground chicken and it was amazing.
such a great recipe to get the right texture but is say go easy on the rosemary….it’s a very strong flavor and it really over powers the rest
I subbed out beef for beyond meat and beef broth for veggie broth and used vegan butter to make this recipe animal free and it was so so so good. Wow. Must try, even for people who eat animals.
Did you use a substitution for the Worcestershire sauce? If so, what did you use???
My family wants this every week. Delicious!
this recipe sounds amazing i have no 1/2&1/2 cream what can i do ?
Milk works fine, or whipping cream mixed with milk. I’ve also used sour cream and milk mixture.
You can use water (the water you boiled potatoes in) or you can use regular milk or heavy cream. The half and half is not absolutely required.
Use creamer! Bout 1/4 cup
You can use milk. I used milk and a little bit of heavy cream. The goal is to make the potatoes smooth to spread.
Milk will work. You can Google the conversions.
Milk is a good substitute as well as just using additional butter! Hope that helps
The whole family loved this recipe. I had to substitute a few ingredients because I don’t use milk or butter. I used ground turkey and use usually more seasonings because of that. I will for sure make this also in a vegan version for my husband with the Vegetarian Better than Bouillon No Beef Base. I have used this Bouillon also in the Recipe with the ground turkey which gave it a deeper flavor. Thank you for this great recipe!
This is my the third time doing this recipe. My family loved and each time gets easier and tastier. I added two egg yolks to the mash potatoes. Thanks
This is the best shepherds pie I have ever made. Omitted Worcestershire sauce because I didn’t have any. And I used a can of corn because my kids are not big fans of peas and carrots. Subbed milk instead of half and half in the potatoes because I didn’t have any And may have added some extra parm cheese cause it’s delicious!
also if your out of dairy Mayonnaise is a great substitute I used it in mine delish
Love this recipe 👍👍👍👍 Thank you so much❤️
Amazing recipe! I used more potatoes than the recipe called for and I brushed an egg wash on the potatoes before putting them in the oven. This recipe was so delicious and the best shepherds pie I’ve ever eaten
I really want to make this but don’t have beef broth. What can i use instead, please?
I used a beef packet from ramen noodle soup because so didn’t have any beef broth.
You can use beef bouillon to make broth in a pinch. Just follow the directions on the jar.
I actually used chicken broth and added beef stew seasoning to it. Was amazing
I didn’t have any beef broth. So, I used 1 can of undiluted french onion soup.
I used a packet of gravy
You can use the drippings fofrom the meat and then make a slurry from 2 tbsp of cornstarch and water mix together and bring it to a boil then let it rest and it cools it makes it thick like gravy
“Better than Bouillon”–1-2 Tbs. (I didn’t have beef so used vegetable–tasted great) mixed with boiling water to make the 1 cup called for.
Use any broth, I used chicken broth and subbed 1/2 C french green beans 1/2 C frozen yellow carrots from a Costco Normandy mix. I also put it in a deep dish pie shell and topped one with potato flakes and the other with au gratin boxed scalloped potatoes. Strained most of cheese sauce off to a side of Normandy veggies. Both pies got the thumbs up from family. Very tasty recipe, next time going to try it with the vegan hamburger made with lentils and mushrooms.
Just put it in the oven, used lamb and chicken stock.
I used vegetable broth and it was fine.
I am not a very good cook. I followed this recipe and made the most awesome dinner ever. Thank you so much.
I’ve been use if this recipe as a base for years. I use fresh carrots and dice them up, cook them with the onions and meat. I like white and black pepper with fresh Italian herbs.
I leave the skins on the Yukon gold potatoes, add bacon bits sour cream and cheese with butter and milk. I score the potatoes and add cheddar cheese to the top to get a lovely brown crunch on top.
You just can’t go wrong if you follow your heart!
I made the Shepherds Pie with lamb, just changing the beef stock for chicken stock. My husband asked me to marry him again. I had planned for leftovers but he finished 3 huge helpings and scraped the dish clean. Thanks for a great recipe. I have used others but this is truly the best!
Amazing! Very easy, and full of delicious flavor.
Followed the recipe exactly except for subbed half and half for heavy cream because I didn’t have it, and canned corn instead of frozen again because that’s what I had. This was exactly what I was looking for! Also I was very happy with the proportions of this recipe, a lot of times when I look up a recipe it is a huge amount of food. This fit into my 9×12 dish without spilling over the top at all. We’re a family of 3 and this only left us with a little bit of left overs. My husband said it was the best shepherds pie he ever had.
This is so delicious! Everyone in the fam approved. Made it two nights in a row.
I made this for myself to have as a prep dinner for a week, it held up really nicely after being refrigerated and reheated! Of course, it’s 10x better when you eat it the same day. Although, it makes for a lovely prep meal too if you want something with loads of flavor! There was a lot of mess with the big pans and potato masher, but overall it was super easy to make!
I have made this dish twice and my husband just loves it as do I! It’s easy to make, I made no changes to the ingredients, and freezes nicely. This is real comfort food.
Was really impressed with the flavours! Turned out great! Didn’t have beef stock so swapped tomato paste for 8tbsp of pasta sauce. Also swapped out parmesan for mozzarella ☺️ Still yumms!
Oh my grandmother would be rolling over in her grave, absolutely the best I ever had! I prefer garlic over a lot of things but the parmesan garlic mashed potato tapping was a home run!
Absolutely PERFECT!
So happy I chose this recipe from all of the available choices on-line.
So far I have made this with beef, venison, and buffalo all great !
I usually wing it , never made this before so I followed the recipe to a T , instead of a baking dish I put everything in my cast iron , looks and taste amazing .Thanks for the awesome recipe.
Excellent recipe. My husband loves Shepherd’s pie, and he said this was the best he’s ever eaten. This is our new go-to recipe. Thanks very much!
Delish. I added some already cooked bacon to the meat and potatoes. Also topped with a blended cheddar cheese. YUMMY in my Tummy! Did the dish in cast iron skillet for a bit mor crusty bottom.
Making this tomorrow. What temperature?
Easy recipe with great flavor!
can i use instant potatoes?
I think Or-Ida Loaded instant mashed potatoes would be excellent with this!
Yes you can, just add the butter, cheese, and seasoning to the instant..milk if needed
400 Degrees F
I’ve tried this recipe with minor modification of mixed shredded cheese (cheddar,mozzarella,parmesian) and it turned out terrific. Mucho Thanks.
I adore sheperds pie but I’ve never made it myself. This is one of the best I’ve ever had! Thank you so much for sharing <3
Great recipe! I did one with beef and one with turkey and my family of 8 loved it!
I don’t see the temp to bake this pie
It says preheat to 400 degrees F…. #6 under meat filling part
400 degrees. Hidden in the instructions.
I’ve made this twice, and my husband and daughter LOVE it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Love this recipe, I so us sharp cheddar cheese, mixed veggies!
I freeze it and are it horse camping!
I add a little chedder between the meet and potatoes. I also use a pie crust as it helps to keep it in form and also truly makes it “pie” like. I do use a little bit more Worcestershire sauce and also Italian herbs in the potatoes. I also cook the peas, carrots, and corn with the onion to deepen the flavors. I like to fire roast fresh corn when I have the time. Amazing recipe. Love it and so does everyone else.
What does “fire roast corn” mean? Sounds delicious!
Hello made this for a friend she is wanting me to make more for the freezer. Is this recipe freezer friendly?
Yeah, as with anything, it loses a slight bit of quality after being reheated from frozen, but it is plenty freezer friendly.
If you’re making it specifically for the freezer I might recommend freezing it after assembly and only baking it when you intend to serve it.
I have never liked Shepard’s pie to be honest, as the first time I made it I found it was too much work and it didn’t taste good. Now, my daughter loves Shepard’s pie and has been begging me months now to make it again. When I saw this recipe I decided it was not too bad and decided to give it a try tonight. My goodness it turned out really good. I followed the recipe and it came it perfect. My daughter is as so happy and said it’s the best she has ever tasted. It made her night. Thank you
Loved it! Making this again! Thx for sharing!
I am from Germany and tried this pie! It is delicious!! Many thanks!!! I will recommend this receipt 🙂
I never follow a recipe exact. I usually add a few things or switch out ingredients.
Instead of canned or frozen veggies I used fresh and sauteed them as I cooked the onion and garlic. I added better than boulian beef flavor to the beef stock for more depth. I used italian seasoning along with the other seasonings in the recipe.
My potatos… I added sour cream along with the other suggested ingredients… added rosemary, italian seasoning and chives as well. We LOVE flavor here.
This recipe is incredible…. I have been using it as a base for years and build off of it as family taste buds change
Thanks for the incredible post
I made some modifications to this. We don’t eat meat so I substituted Impossible plant-based meat. I used more Worcestershire sauce, fresh rosemary and broth because we like it saucy. Cooked up some chopped fresh carrots and used instead of frozen carrots.
Used dehydrated Idahoan mashed potatoes and doctored them up with butter, cream and salt.
It turned out delicious!!! My husband who is a big fan of Shepherd’s pie said it was ‘Awesome’.
So happy to have another meatless option.
Wow!! this is incredible, Damn so good, I have looked for something like this soooo long. Thank you
This is a great recipe. I adapted it a bit due to family preferences and what we had on hand. I finely diced fresh carrot and cooked that with the onion. Since my daughter doesn’t like peas, I added chopped fresh asparagus and I skipped the corn. For the spices, I used 1 1/2 tsp herbs de Provence vs the dried spices listed here. I love that the beef mixture is thick with a rich taste. This is a keeper!!
I just made this today for Father’s Day. No regrets, it same ou so good, everyone enjoyed it. The only modification that I made was that I added cheese in between the meat and the potatoes. Delicious!
Really good! I doubled the recipe and I used instant potatoes to cut time but still added half and half and Parmesan cheese. I also used 2 of the velveeta cheese sauce pouches between the meat and potatoes. It was creamy and so good.
Oh my gosh Gina close the front door, this dish was to die for! Hearty nutritious full of flavor in every bite, from the me to the carrots to the peas to the Rosemary thiem parsley loads of garlic, wouldn’t change a thing home run on this recipe!!
Nummy!! We may skip the peas next time.. LOL.. kids were not to interested in them… Though everyone else liked it! :0)
I made this dish yesterday and just in time for a rainy day. It is a simple recipe, easy to make, and I had all of the ingredients on hand. This is the best recipe I have found yet.
Smelled so good during prep, and was tasty to boot.
Love this, made it many times and it’s always a hit
We love it so much, we double the recipe just to have leftovers for lunch the following day. I substitute with instant potatoes and frozen mixed vegetables, so it is quick and easy, then top with cheddar cheeses. SO GOOD.
I really love this recipe. My whole family thought I spent hours to prepare it . I did add cheddar cheese to the top in the last 10 min of cooking. thank you
Yummy,yummy!Delicious recipe and easy tomake!
The best recipe ever! Made it multiple times, I recommend using purple onions instead of yellow.
I’ve made this recipe several times now and trust me, it’s a crowd please. When we invite my husbands partner and his wife over, it’s a must make or they threaten not to come. Simple, quick, and so delich! I like to measure out all my inreadients first (french call it mise en place) and keep them in small containers. This makes adding as you go, much simpler.
Can I substitute whole milk for the half and half?
Yes.. how ever you like your mashed potatoes.
Came out really well and tasted great too.though it didn’t brown on top as I expected.
This is an amazing recipe. I do think next time I will add some sliced cheddar on top but it was still delicious. You won’t be disappointed.
Great recipe!!! I followed it as is and my family of 4 loved it. I will make it again.
Really yummy! Be careful with the herbs. I’m not a rosemary fan. I believe it’s necessary in this recipe. I used half of what it called for. Will reduce further next time. But/ so, so yummy!
Way too greasy. Next time I will brown the lamb, drain it, and proceed with the recipe. The spices were fine and we liked it except for the amount of fat in it. I also reduced the amount of butter in the potatoes. That would have been fat upon fat.
I made this today. Awesome! I substituted garlic cheddar for the cheese and it was amazing
We made this with ground venison and it was fantastic. I am generally not a huge fan of red meat,and hamburger would have been more to my liking. However,my husband has been searching recipes to use with some ground venison from a hunter friend. This was perfect blend of spices, so to my discerning taste buds there was none of the “gaminess ” I’ve noted in other venison dishes. . It was delicious ! Other than the meat choice, We followed the recipe exactly .
Delicious. Would give 10 stars if I could. This is an instant addition to our regular rotation. Thank you so much for an amazing recipe!
Excellent recipe, the only additional step I did was to pour off any grease after browning the burger, before adding the spices. Will use lamb next time.
Made with ground lamb, this is absolutely delicious! I used fresh herbs rather than dried. Takes a little time to prepare, but well worth it.
First time I’ve made this dish in 18 years. It is an outstanding recipe and my family LOVED it! This will definitely go into our rotation!
I’ve been making this dish for years, but this is THE BEST RECIPE by far! I didn’t have any potatoes, so I used instant potatoes and added the garlic and Parmesan. This is now in my recipe book – thank you.
so so good! I made it the first time a few weeks ago and followed this recipe to the dot. It turned out absolutely delicious!!!! my husband loves it so much so I made the second time tonight. because I had spinach in my fridge, I added this tonight and also a small can of mushroom. YUMMY! thanks for putting this page for us to follow.
I haven’t made shepherd’s pie in 20 years but wanted to make something different so I was glad I found this recipe. I substituted frozen mixed vegetables and used cheddar cheese instead of parmesan. It was delicious! The only thing I’d change next time is I’d reduce the rosemary and thyme to 1/2 a tsp as we thought they overpowered the dish a bit. Very yummy and will make again for sure!
I add a ca nor 2 of creamed corn and take out the tomatoe paste. Definetly agree on the cheder over parm.
This was so delicious that my family had seconds!! Thanks for sharing this recipe, it’s a keeper!
Haven’t made it yet; it looks great. But you forgot to say what temp oven or else I just couldn’t find where you wrote that.
Wow! So delicious & tasty. Will definitely be making again❣️
Great recipe, wonderful flavor!
Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious and easy… my favorite kind of recipes! Followed recipe as written. Definitely saving this one to make again!
Thank you to everyone for the awesome suggestions. I’ve written this down for the recipe box, adding a bunch of ideas for next time. This seems like it would be good as a new-baby, pot-luck, or care dinner. If I were to freeze it, what do you think the reheat instructions would be? Seems super freezable.
Be well, everyone! Hugs!
This is by far the best Shepherds pie recipe ever – ok…so the first I have made at home…we doubled the batch and added a wee-bit more Worchestershire sauce and apparently my husband, who made the potato half, added 1 tbsp of honey dijon mustard (couldn’t tell – but tasted amazing!)
Thank you – will definitely make this again!!
A taste of the ” Old Sod ” and pure comfort. Best recipe, ever! Ground lamb is the best.
Can you freeze this?
This recipe is my grandsons’ most favourite Shepherd’s Pie ! I think the parmesan cheese in the potatoes compliments the dish so well. There is never any left overs, a sure sign that it is delicious & a great comfort food!! Thank you !
instead of lamb or ground beef..I used leftover prime rib..cut into chunks..used an antique meat grinder..instead of chicken broth…or beef broth..I used the left over Au jus beef dip Juice sauce..
It was so tasty! My family of 4 adults and two kids enjoyed it so much that they asked me to double it next time so everyone can have seconds or leftovers. It’s only been one day and I’ve already passed on this amazing recipe to family members three times.
The best recpie I have ever seen for shepherds pie! I thank you and more importantly my husband thanks you!
This is so good and very easy to make. yummy comfort food
Fantastic!!!!! I am an accomplished home cook and was looking for the best way to flavor a Shepard’s pie. These astringent seasonings play so well with the rich flavor of the beef and the umami of the Worcestershire Sauce and tomato paste made it almost seem as if I’d added red wine….which would be an ok addition.
Anyway, this recipe is saved and will be a go to, for sure.
I do a lot of cooking but for some reason I’ve never made shepard’s pie before. This was one of the first recipes that came up and sounded super easy. It was not only easy but delicious!! I didn’t change the meat mixture at all but
made a couple changes to the potatoes. Instead of butter I added about 4 oz of cream cheese and added some American cheese. Then I did a thin layer on shredded cheddar between the meat and potatoes. And also crumbled some bacon on top right at the end 😋
Absolutely delicious, I used fresh carrots and had to substitute tomato sauce for paste but it was absolutely delicious. Next time I think I’ll crush the rosemary before adding to give extra flavor and less needles when eating.
More parmesan cheese is not going to hurt either
I don’t eat meat so I used beyond beef and it came out delicious!!!!!
I just made it with the Impossible burger beef and it is so good!
I Made this the other night and started by doing sweet onion, garlic, celery and fresh carrots all finely diced in some butter, then added the ground beef which was a 93% mix. Lastly added peas and corn, 1/2 beef broth with the flour to thicken. Boiled 4 Idaho potatoes. I like them the best because the texture is more like a potato grown in Ireland. Added the herbs. Used some buttermilk (it was left over from an Irish Brown Bread recipe) a Tablespoon of sour cream and butter, along with cheddar cheese (about 1/4) before mashing the potato. Prior to baking sprinkled the top of the casserole with additional cheddar. This is a fairly simple recipe that can be adapted to what someone has on hand. As a younger person thought this to be a complicated dish, but as my cooking skills improve it became a cinch. My son makes this for his family and follows the recipe to a tee. They love it.
made this for supper tonight it was a hit ! I didn’t have all ingredients so modified recipe a bit. Instead of tomato paste I used ketchup. I also used beef broth to mash the potatoes as I didn’t have half and half nor believe it or not milk lol. My hubby loved it so so so good I will be making this again. Maybe next time with the right ingredients.
I’ve made Shepard’s for 20 years, and since using this recipe, I’m suddenly getting lots of compliments. Thank you!!!! 🙂
I’ve made this recipe several times before, but I’m finally adding a comment and rating. It has become one of my go-to dinners and is a household favorite. It is so easy and so delicious. Leftovers are fabulous, if I’m lucky to have any. I didn’t tonight, but I usually add mushrooms. Aside from that, I follow the recipe exactly and it never falls. Thank you!
Ohhhh! That sounds good! When do you add the mushrooms? Fresh, canned, sauteed? Would love details. Thanks for the idea!
Like others have said, I have been craving a good shephard’s pie. We used ground turkey (because pandemic said no ground beef for you!) and 3 tsp Italian seasoning instead, as we don’t use the herbs listed enough to justify the purchase. I used the frozen green beans, corn, carrots, and peas bc also, pandemic says no willy nilly choice for you! I also made mashed potatoes the way I usually make them, which calls for wayyyy more salt than what was listed.
This.
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Good!
My 13 year old told me to put it in the recipe box, which is usually only reserved for stuff she wants to eat again. Total win, and this will enter our rotation.
Do veggies have to be frozen?
I had frozen peas and corn but raw carrots. I just diced carrots and steamed them for a few monutes in the microwave. Then added them in with the rest of the veggies.
This looks really good and very simple/easy! Going to make this for my 99 year old mom tomorrow! I’ll let you know what she thinks! Lol
Your pics of this are really beautiful!
Thank you so much for this recipe! It was superb! I made a dairy-free and gluten-free version, and my husband told me that he loved it and PLEASE to never make my usual low-carb cauliflower-based shepherd’s pie again, LOL! Thanks for this great recipe!
I just made this. We already had a great recipe for Shepard’s Pie and we are very picky. I figured i’d try a new one just to give it a go. This one was fantastic! It was even better than the one we usually make! I’d absolutely recommend it! My son ate two servings of it!
Delicious. Never made it before.
Sure will try, look so yummy
Yes wonderful
I made this recipe last night and it was delish! I followed the meat filling recipe exactly, but I only had 85% ground beef and just drained the fat before adding all the herbs. I also did not make the mash potatoes. I had a tub of store bought mash potatoes that I Just heated up as per the directions and added to the top of the meat mixture. It turned out perfect. Thank you for the recipe.
Wow! I’m not normally a Shepherd’s Pie fan, but my husband loves them so I decided to make this. It was absolutely delicious! My husband said it was the best Shepherd’s Pie he’d ever had! The only changes I made (due to not having/not being able to get to the store) were: I used shredded cheddar cheese instead of Parmesan; I used 1/4 teaspoon of ground thyme in place of the thyme leaves.
Very tasty! I was craving shepherds pie after my recent trip to Ireland, I stumbled across this recipe and it did not disappoint.
I used 5 potatoes instead of 2, and I used half a stick of butter instead of a whole and the mashed potatoes turned out wonderful. Thank you for this fabulous recipe!
Delicious!!!!! Mine doesn’t look like the picture but it doesn’t take away from the taste. My mashed potatoes were fluffy before I baked them but turned out runny afterward. My bad. My son absolutely loves it! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!!!!
Have made this several times. This recipe simplifies the manner of assembly and the use (in order) of the ingredient list.
I use more mashed potato, probably because I’m Irish.
excellent comfort food
I followed the recipe exactly. This dish was amazing! Thanks for sharing!
This recipe was delicious! I used 90% lean ground beef and didn’t drain the meat, as I was concerned that the meat filling would be dry if I did. I substituted vegetable stock. I was out of beef stock. I added 1 teaspoon of paprika to the spice mixture. I would definitely make this again. During this Covid 19 pandemic, we all need some comfort food. Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe!
My 16 year old son just requested this for dinner tomorrow! Never made, but willing to give it a shot! I’ll let you know how it goes! Sounds like I can’t go wrong! Thank you! Be safe and well.
Best Shepherd’s pie EVER!!!! I used extra lean ground beef, no need to drain…
I cook a lot and use lots of online recipes but this is the first review I have ever written. This is a superb recipe!
I would put this Sheperd’s Pie up against ANY pub pie I have ever had that has used ground beef as the main meat ingredient. I did once have a pie that used pot roast instead of the ground beef, and I have to admit it was pretty fantastic, but barring that, no other Shep Pie i have ever ordered has been this good. A quick side note. Topped with just a little Brown Gravy, it’s literally to die for.
I made this for the first time ever and he made mashed potatoes for me. We loved it so much I made it again at the end of the week. I did not use Worc. sauce but instead used some bottled Stella Beer for more flavor. I used a little more meet and was able to use a 13×9 pan. I had little less meat the first time and still made it work. Absolutely a great dish. Thank you!
Perfect rendition. You rock! I’ll be following. Thank you.
Made this last night it was delicious..
I actually reheated some for breakfast the next morning.. great flavor !!
Tracy
Never say at what temperature to bake.
It shows 400 degrees, just further up on recipe directions.
Says preheat to 400
Excuse my ignorance, but what is half and half?
Half and half is cream. We use this cream for coffee usually. It will make your potatoes creamier. I hope this is helpful.
Half and half is 1/2 whipping cream and 1/2 milk. In the US you can buy it as such in the grocery store. Any kind of cream should do the trick though.
excellent
Awesome recipe – My Family was really impressed! Did use 93% lean ground beef and still needed to drain onions ,HB, and herbs before adding rest of ingredients. Definitely a Keeper….Happy St.Patricks Day 2020!
Heavens, I’ve been making Shepherd’s Pie all wrong! My recipe, one I’ve been using for years that I thought was pretty good, doesn’t hold a candle to this one. This is delicious and fairly simple to make. It’s my new go-to. LOVE IT!
Wonderful recipe, thank you! My picky kids went for seconds! Since I’m on a low-carb diet, I substituted mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower for myself, and it was also super delicious! Made the cauli the same way your recipe called for potato.
I made this tonight with ground beef. I had leftover mashed potatoes and added the parmesan cheese. It was terrific! My 3 year old loved it so much he had two helpings. He’s not a picky eater but it can be hard to get him to sit down long enough to eat one portion, let alone two. My only other modification was leaving out the corn.
I made this recipe for Book Club this week. I had traveled Ireland in June 2019. I ate Shepard’s Pie iseveral times in various Pubs. This recipe was awesome. Reminded me of the Shepherd’s Pie I had in Ireland.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW AFTER MAKING THIS DISH, CAN IT BE FROZEN?
Yes. Freezes well.
Delicious! Save dishes by making the meat filling in a large oven-proof skillet or casserole , then add the potatoes.
I did not mix the Parmesan into the potatoes but sprinkled it on top of the potatoes with some smoked paprika before popping it in the oven- made a wonderful crusty layer on the top.
Trying this version tonight- I will probably use fresh veggies and just sauté in the beginning 🙂 can’t wait to try it with those seasonings, yum!!!
Ohhh! How was it with fresh veggies?
Is it freeze able before baking?
I like it better with the 90% lean hamburger meat versus the lamb meat because the lamb makes it too greasy. This is my go-to recipe for a delicious dinner it is quick and easy. I think it’s better than the Cheesecake Factory shepherd’s pie. And that’s saying a lot because there’s is delicious. Thank you so much for this recipe!
Excellent recipe
I sautéed pearl onions in butter & put a layer of them on top of the filling before covering with the mashed potatoes & grated cheese…. they added just a little extra kick.
I’ve been married for a year now and I cook almost everyday so I always like to find new recipes. This recipe was really easy to follow and turned out great. I’ll definitely make it again!
Hosted my in-laws after Christmas this past year. I chose to make this one pan meal for easier cleanup and quickness. In under an hour I had this meal in the oven. I even made a small meatless dish for a vegetarian in the family. Perfect dish for everyone. Will make again.
Truly a sublime meal. It is not very often, actually, I don’t think it has ever happened, that EVERYONE partaking raved about, and wanted the same meal only days later. It is simply that good. Kudos and thank you to Amanda Finks, who must be preparing meals for kings, presidents, dignitaries, etc…
Very tasty, but… I used ground lamb and end result is very greasy because it should have been drained. Keep this in mind if you want to use lamb. There is no 90% lean version for lamb, wish I had known how greasy this would end up – it’s probably going in the trash after tonight.
Yeah, I also noticed she forgot the drain part. Although, I drained mine. you should probably always drain meat. Just a heads up.
I also didn’ drain the meat and should have. But on the positive side, the rest of her directions were wonderful.
The flavor was terrific, even tho I used 2% milk instead of half and half (or whatever the recipe called for).
I will definitely put my stained copy of the recipe in my “very successful” pile
Thanks!
I am making this tonight. I’m going to use 93% ground turkey. Also instead of half & half, I’m going to try 2% low fat canned milk. I’ll let you know later how it turns out! 😉
How’d it turn out with turkey? Di you make any other adjustments?
It depends on type of meat if you use lean no need to drain it . As it doesn’t leave a bunch of oil behind.
it’s not oil, it’s animal fat and over time it will clog your arteries and could cause a heart attack. ALWAYS drain ground meat after cooking.
If you occasionally eat animal fat you aren’t going to die. Enjoy yourself and eat food with flavor.
She left in the fat for the flour to thicken for gravy
Not necessary to drain if you use very lean ground beef like sirloin
just a quick suggestion on a practical aspect of the recipe. if you chill the meat mixture after filling the dish, the potatoes can be spooned over and leveled much more easily. Otherwise, great recipe!
Something I discovered while making a dish that calls for ground meat, when I drain my meat I do so using a colander. I simply dump all of the meat into the colander then run hot water over the meat while shaking the colander to rinse off as much of the grease as possible. it works really well.
Loved this recipe. Adapted it to Whole 30 with a few substitutes. Extra carrots and peas and leave out the corn. Tapioca flour rather than wheat. Also added 2 tblsp of Trader Joe’s 21 Gun Salute seasoning, because I love the stuff! The potatoes were made creamy with a whole can of coconut MILK instead of butter and half and half. Substituted 1/3 cup of Nutritional Yeast for Parmesan. Doubled it in a 13×9 pan and cooked for 40 min.
Very good recipe. I am making it again for company. Did anyone try freezing the assembled dish yet? How did it turn out? Expecting snowy weather and might have to freeze it if my guests can’t make it.
I am a personal assistant. I made a regular version vegetarian Version using boca crumbled meet with vegetable stock and a soy based Worcestershire sauce. Exact steps with substations. Both were so good I came home and cooked it for my family. Thank you!
I needed to use up some leftover mashed potatoes (surprisingly, they were not made that much differently than this recipe!). This is an EXCELLENT, delicious recipe and really hit the spot. I used ground beef. It’s very tasty and was easy to make/bake. I will use this as my go-to for future Shephard’s Pies!
Delicious cottage pie recipe and enjoyed making it with my 13 year old daughter. Fortunately we also had about a pound of lamb left on a leg, too, so we shredded that up and added it to the base, later in the meat-cook. Probably made 3 pounds of meat and upped the recipie to match.
This was a great Shep-age’s Pie!
I’ve been looking for a good shepherd’s pie recipe for quite awhile and have probably tried at least 5-6 different ones. This one is the best of those I’ve tried by far! I wouldn’t change a thing.
So good!!! I’m Vegan and tweeted the recipe with plant base meat, vegetable broth and vegan cheese. Everyone went crazy over it! No one knew it was Vegan. Excellent flavor
Delicious and really easy to make ☺️ Best Shepherd’s pie recipe I’ve tried so far!
As a vegetarian, I had to make a few simple changes, but I think my changes kept the integrity of the original recipe. This was so easy and so good! We will be making this again!
Love this recipe. Prefer with lamb and cut back the rosemary leaves to 1/2 teaspoon! Fabulous!!!!!!
Love this recipe. I added 4 tbsp of tomato paste instead of 2. I love tomatoes. This recipe is definitely a keeper!!!!
A comforting, and tasty Shepherd’s Pie that was enjoyed on a cold night. I made the recipe with minor changes based on what I had on hand, and like. Will make again this winter!!
So delicious and easy to make! My husband is vegetarian so I used Gardein beef 🙂
Used this recipe to get rid of some prime rib leftovers from Thanksgiving; chopped up the meat in the blender and used the Au jus for the “broth”. Only added some corn and parsley, thyme, and rosemary for the meat and did the potatoes as recipe calls for. It’s in the oven now, looks and smells amazing!
This is an excellent recipe! I add 1/2 of a can of cream corn (no salt added) to the veggie/meat mix right before assembly. My mom always added cream corn to her Shepherd’s Pie so I do too.
Absolutely delicious
Super delicious!! From now on I will definitely be making it this way. Satisfied all. Thanks 😊
Shepherds pie is made with Lamb, Cottage pie is made with Beef. FYI – Great recipe! Super tasty 😉
Delicious! Loved it…..perfect amount of rosemary and thyme (sometimes those can be overwhelming to me). I made mine with ground turkey and we thought it was great!
Your recipe for Shepherd pie was lovely and we enjoyed every morsel. Thank you for your goodness!
Hi! Loved your chili recipe, so I came back for another ground beef dish because we ALWAYS have ground beef in the house.
Any suggestions on making this in the pressure cooker? (After cooking the beef and potatoes separately of course.)
Easy to make, and delicious on a good autumn evening!
I have some extra. can I assemble and freeze?
This is delicious. Regular SP is gross to me. Tastes like stuff thrown together and zapped and named something. This however has flavor and is delicious. I’m pretty sure I made mine in two dishes total…. and Im about to do it again so, if you’re lazy, maybe two dishes is too many… I don’t know. People have been requesting it on repeat since I made it. My only wish is that I had the recipe for a bigger size dish.
Fabulous instructions and recipe. Thank you!
Super delicious dish! Everyone loved it!
Outstanding easy family friendly recipe!
Can you freeze leftovers?
Great recipe. Easy to watch a baseball game and step away a few times. One of the best Shepard’s Pie I’ve tried. While making the meat mixture I knew it would be good because it smelled amazing. Perfectly spiced. I did use insta potatoes because I’m a busy mom. But it was still delicious.
takes too long to make uses too many dishes too wash. regular sheppards pie much easier and tastier.
I just started cooking and have made this twice now and it is awesome. The directions were easy to follow. I put shredded cheddar on top before baking and made some brown gravy to pour on it. I like your chili recipe also
This was my second time making this amazing dish and our whole family still loves it! I think I needed extra potatoes because I did 1.5 lbs meat and in a 13×9 pan. Anyway we have a 9 mo old who I pureed his serving for and he loved it!
This was a total hit worth the extra work I used ground venison absolutely delish thank you!!!!
I’m trying to use what I have on hand… What happens if i don’t put the flour in the meat ?? Is it essential so can it do without ?
Best dish EVER!
My husband love it!! Always going to restaurants looking for the shepperds pie …nothing make him happy….i try before with another recipe and was like …nope this is not the one… i found this recipe …try it and he love it…this is it…The recipe was perfect in every way…the directions were perfect… thanks!!!
Love this recipe! Reminds me of my childhood!
Great recipe!! My 9 and 8 year old picky eaters asked for seconds. What? The only thing I did differently was green beans and corn (that’s what I had on hand), and I already had leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge. The filling was so yummy. A hit all around at our house!
It looks so yummy, I have a big family if i wanted to bake in a 9×13 could I just double the recipe??
That’s what I just did . It made enough to make a couple servings for my bachelor son, too! Yum!!
Best Sheppard’s Pie out there!!
Nice Irish Shepard’s Pie, even coming from a German! LOLOL!!!
Great recipe and my wife, Saoirse and I love it. CHEERS!
My daughter, 17 years old, loved the flavor. Very delicious.
I made this for my family and it was amazing, I have a big family so I tripled the ingredients and substituted 1 cup of beef Broth for a cup of Guinness! Very amazing 10/10 recipe!
This was such a fantastic recipe! My young kids, husband and I all gave it big thumbs up! I used ground venison my husband shot and potatoes, carrots, onions, corn, thyme and parsley from our own garden so it was super local! I also subbed skim milk for the half and half and reduced the butter. This will definitely join our meal rotation! Thanks for the recipe!
Delicious comfort food! I grew up eating what my mom called “Shepherd’s Pie” but apparently it was really cottage pie. This is the first time I’ve ever made it for my family & it was a hit…even with 3 picky teens! I doubled the recipe but didn’t double rosemary & thyme (Personal preference) and added extra 1/2 T Worcestershire sauce & 1/2 T coconut aminos. Also I didn’t have tomato paste so I substituted 1 c tomato sauce & used 1 c water with 2 beef bullion cubes.
I made this with ground turkey and it came out delicious! I did add a bit more broth and tomato paste to the meat filling to get the consistency a bit more moist. Also, I cut the butter in half and used milk instead of half&half and the potato topping still tasted amazing. We will definitely be making this again – was a great hit. Also reheated well for leftovers – 350F for 20 mins, covered, in the oven.
This was very tasty. we made it with half lamb and half ground beef so it was Shepherd’s Cottage Pie.
After cooking it once, I definitely recommend preparing the meat mixture ahead of time just to make the counter space logistics a little easier.
I also think the rosemary was a little overwhelming. I was using a brand new jar of rosemary from a spice store rather than from the grocery store so that may be the cause.
This was very good and we will definitely be making it again.
I just leave the rosemary out of mine and it still tastes great! We aren’t very fond of rosemary at our house.
Making this was a breeze. Directions were easy. Used Ground Lamb. Only had heavy whipping cream instead of half and half. Oops! Everything else was made precisely according to the directions. Great meal. Will make again.
Can I use corn starch , not flour?
Best shepherds pie ever and very easy to put together. Like that it can be made ahead of time and baked later. Quite a time saver.
Can I use chicken broth instead?
I used chicken and beef stock. Gordon Ramsey uses only chicken stock in his Shepherd’s Pie recipe. Along with my own experiment with the potatoes, I used both this recipe and his for making the “mince” portion (i.e. added peas, eliminated corn, used fresh thyme, dried rosemary as that was what I had on hand. The pie was delicious.
Delicious and easy to follow. I made one change, I added some gravy we had leftover from a Pot-roast, it had onions and baby Portobello mushrooms in it…it merged perfectly with everything else. Thanks
My husband and I have triplets, all boys and only 2 years old. Two of them are extremely picky eaters and sometimes I want to rip my hair out when I make something delicious and they throw it on the floor. Ive tried many different recipes and this one…this is the one. They sat at the table tonight and ate ALL of it, then they had seconds and ate ALL of that too! I was so happy i almost shed a tear. My husband and i loved it as well, very delicious. I didn’t change a thing. I will definitely be making this again and again!
I’m going to try your version of cottage pie.
I do mine a lot different.i use beef broth – then I label the frozen veggies on top of the burger in a baking dish.
I do make my mashed potatoes in a similar way – I’ve passed on my version to good reviews to other family members.
Best I have used.
When are you suppose to add the broth? I just added it when I put tomato paste in. Does it matter? Turned out great thanks!
Could you freeze and re-heat
I love sharpards pie.
What kind of parmesan cheese? Shredded or grated?
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze the whole casserole?
I’m not the poster, but I made this tonight. It was delicious!
You could definitely freeze the pan and reheat after thawing.
Thank you for making the difference between shepherds pie & cottage pie and not putting cheese on top! I’m Scottish/Irish living in Texas and a retired chef. My pet peeve is people getting the two pies mixed up! It looks really good, I forgo the peas as I am highly allergic to them!
Made this with beef and used frozen green beans and carrots because I didn’t have on hand peas or corn. The recipe is easier than it looks. My husband (Kurdish) had invited two of his brothers for dinner that night without telling me! We live in Canakkale Turkey, so you can imagine they never had this! It was delicious and they all want me to make it again! The next time I will try it with lamb. 👍👍👍👍👍
What temp. Should I bake the shepherd’s pie at?
The recipe says 400 degrees.
400 degrees Fahrenheit
I searched for the temperature, too, and didn’t see it, FYI.
My first time making Shepherd’s Pie and this was a hit!
Best Shepherd’s pie I’ve. This recipe was fast and easy and delicious.
Thank you.
Can you make this ahead and freeze as a freezer meal?
Have tried several different recipes for Shepherd’s pie that were just OK. This will be my go to recipe for Shepherd’s pie from now on. It was delicious!!
This was amazing!!!! Thank god there were only 3 of us on this dish- didn’t stand a chance. So much flavor and so delicious.
The best! I changed it to be gluten and dairy free. So easy. Family favorite.
This is the BEST Shepherd’s Pie. Full of flavor, both filling and topping!
Easy to make and tastes great. I only used a half a stick of butter in the mashed potatoes and it still tastes great. There should be a note to fluff the top of the smashed potatoes to help get the browning on top of the Shepard’s pie.
Are we not supposed to drain the meat after it is cooked? I didn’t see that step in the video or instructions.
Only if your meat is especially greasy. The flour will soak up some of the grease.
Delicious! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
what temp should internal temp be when done?
Not a critical factor as everything is already cooked through. The posted 25 minutes @ 400 degrees will brown the potatoes for a nice look and more than heat the meat/veggies.
I used mashed frozen Bird’s Eye cauliflower to lower the carbs. This turned out great.
What is half and half half of what
Half and half is a light cream.
Mix HALF heavy cream and HALF whole milk = half and half.
Absolutely the very best shepherds pie I have ever tested, let alone I made it!
I used leftover shredded lamb from the slow cooker the night before, added a little red wine for moisture and then just assembled all of the rest of the ingredients, thru it in the oven until the cheesy mashed potatoes were browned, and it was delicious!!
so delicious and I love the way the ingredients were listed in the order the recipe called for
my picky husband and daughter loved it too
I’ve never made Shepherds/Cottage Pie before either — this recipe is absolutely fabulous. My family cleaned their plates and asked for seconds. My one suggestion would be to add the minced garlic to the onions when browning,
I doubled it and was great the next day. I had never made Shepherds Pie before, but will make it again.
Absolutely fantastic! If I had to make a complaint it
would be the suggestion that this would serve six. If I had to split this six ways I would not be happy!
Made this today…awesome taste..made recipe..just used mixed frozen veggies..and “cheated” by spreading Bob Evans mashed potatoes on top…super easy great flavor. ….
I personally like Cottage Pie over Shepherd’s Pie because I do not like the taste of lamb.
Such a versatile dish, you can make it so many ways.
I made this recipe with beef, exactly as instructed. It was absolutely delicious! And it was even better the next day. This was incredible comfort food and I will be making it again.
Am I missing the temperature at which to bake the shepherd’s pie? I can’t seem to find it. Does anyone know?
400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
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This recipe was very good and fun to make! We both loved it a And had never had Sheppard Pie! I added chopped mushrooms to this….Loved it!
This dish is the ultimate in comfort good. So many layers of flavor. I’ve been looking for a good Sheperds pie recipe. This is it!.
I teach Culinary Arts and I am always looking for recipes to use the “usable waste” from pounds and pounds of potatoes when my students are learning how to cut Classical Cuts. “Usable waste” it the trims from the potato after squaring them up to make precise Batonnet and and Small Dice cuts. We are trying this tomorrow and baking them in smaller 7″ disposable pans. Thank you for the recipe and comments.
I add dry onion soup mix to casserole dish before adding beef ,then mix the two ingredients.
Delicious recipe!! We loved it and deemed it a “keeper!”
Made this according to directions and it turned out great! Will definitely make again. (I used ground sirloin, it has a better taste than ground beef)
Seriously my favorite meal to order and making it myself was super easy!
We always made shepherd’s pie with lamb growing up, but I’m going to try it with beef now! 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing, the dish looks so scrumptious!
Wow I’m excited to make this–your photos are awesome! I’ve actually been a fan of your site for about a year now, but after seeing this shepherd’s pie I knew I had to speak up 🙂 Thanks for all the great recipes!
This is absolutely delicious! I made it exactly as advised and it is so very tasty. My husband has asked me to put this in the “regular rotation”. Thank you for this perfect recipe.