My Husband's Shepherd's Pie

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Updated May 18, 2018

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SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 10 Min

We once had a viewer say to us, "My Husband's Shepherd's Pie is so good, there's never any leftovers!" Well, that inspired us to create a version of this classic, comfort dish that your whole family will gobble up too. Full of hearty potatoes, beef, and veggies, this dish will have you saying the same thing!

What You'll Need

5 Idaho potatoes, cut into chunks
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup butter, divided
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup beef broth
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons seasoned salt
1 (15-ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1/2 cup milk

What to Do

In a large pot of boiling salted water, boil potatoes about 15 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain. Mash potatoes and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown beef until no pink remains; drain off excess fat. Remove beef to a bowl and set aside. In the same skillet, over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter; saute onions and carrots until tender. Add beef to skillet, then add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt. Slowly stir in mixed vegetables until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Simmer about 5 minutes.
Mix remaining butter and the milk with the mashed potatoes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour contents of skillet into prepared casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until potatoes have begun to brown slightly. Remove from oven and let set 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 608
Calories from Fat 366
Total Fat 41g 63 %
Saturated Fat 22g 108 %
Trans Fat 2.0g 0 %
Protein 26g 53 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 139mg 46 %
Sodium 1,685mg 70 %
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 6.2g 25 %
Sugars 7.5g 0 %

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luck1293 1844011

Feb 11, 2018

What are the nutrtional facts?

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luck1293 1844011

Feb 11, 2018

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Test Kitchen Team

Feb 27, 2018

Hi there! Sorry for the delayed reply. This recipe has been updated to reflect the nutritional information, which you can find at the bottom of the recipe. Enjoy! :)

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Leary

Dec 07, 2017

If you have to ruin a perfect Shepherds Pie recipe with tinned or frozen veg, at least use fresh vegatables.

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megeorge

Nov 09, 2017

What size pan should this be made in? Thinking maybe 9 x 9 but not sure??

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Test Kitchen Team

Dec 08, 2017

A 9x9 or 9x13 would work fine!

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gingerbaby1 9569925

Oct 28, 2017

I have made this several times so far. And there is not one person who dislikes it at all. I doubled the recipe and it was gone. Every bit of it. But as far as the vegetables go I use a bag of frozen mixed vegetables. I had before cooked them. It makes the recipe so much better then canned .

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doloreseleeson 3927811

Sep 29, 2017

I do like this version. I use all the same except my family doesn't eat meat so I use ground turkey. Also I don't use canned veg so I add some frozen peas to it instead. Before all you absolutely must follow exactly people start to criticize me I use all the other same ingredients and follow instructions on how to cook this. We like it very much!

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patsyoo 0346738

Apr 26, 2016

Who cares what it's called it's Oh So Good

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gingerbaby1 9569925

Sep 30, 2015

Love, love it! So far I have made it several times and everyone who has had it wants the recipe. They only thing I changed is I use frozen mixed veggies. Of course I cook them in the bag first, comes out much better. Thjanks so much for this recipe, for iot is so very goodddd..

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ShellyTriesToCook

Aug 04, 2015

This looks so yummy, can't wait to make it. Is the 2 TABLESPOONS of Seasoned Salt correct????

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Test Kitchen Team

Aug 05, 2015

Hi there! Yes, the two tablespoons of seasoned salt is correct, but feel free to use less if you prefer, because you can always add to the recipe later if more is needed to suit your taste. Seasoned salt is not just salt, it is a mixture of spices. Enjoy!

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jocelyndonald 9551029

Feb 25, 2018

A serving size of seasoned salt is usually 1/4 tsp with 350 mg of sodium. 2 tablespoons is a dangerous amount for anyone with health issues.

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wakullacountyredneck 3562286

Feb 03, 2015

Really really really good sounding, I'm going to make this for my husband tonight.

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snowbirdkc54 7539303

Oct 07, 2014

Can you suggest recipe adaptations that would make this recipe lower fat and sodium. I would particularly like to try this particular recipe because it comes closest to what I remember as a college student.I have a heart condition. Thank you,any suggestions that would still leave the recipe tasting good appreciated.

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Test Kitchen Team

Oct 08, 2014

Hi there! Here are some suggestions to lower the fat and sodium content in this recipe: Use extra lean ground beef, margarine instead of butter (use half the amount called for in the recipe), low-fat or reduced sodium beef broth, omit seasoned salt, 9-ounce package of frozen veggies (thawed) instead of canned veggies, and low-fat milk instead of full fat milk. You can also cut the entire recipe in half, to make a smaller amount, since this recipe serves 8. Enjoy!

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doloreseleeson 3927811

Sep 29, 2017

You could substitute ground Turkey or Ground Chicken like I do. My family does not eat meat.It will change the taste but it is very good.

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codcut

Oct 07, 2014

To KBE 0529705...... This is called, My Husband's Shepard's Pie. Apparently it's not a traditional recipe. Maybe you should post your Shepard's Pie for all to see. Then we can pick your version apart.

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kbe 0529705

Jul 31, 2014

For goodness sake, when are budding cheffets going to get thing right. A shepherds pie is traditionaly made from mutton or lamb, and a cottage pie is made from beef. Lets set the record straight onc and for all

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rjrfregan 8456968

Jan 02, 2014

There was one thing I did change I used frozen veggies instead of canned. canned veggies are horrible I have always used fresh or frozen never canned. My husband love it .

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haskinresearch 5943530

Jan 01, 2014

Clarify terminology: A cottage pie is made with beef, shepherd's pie is made with lamb. I recently made a similar recipe with ground pork; I call it swineherd's pie. Get the idea

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magnoliasouth

Aug 14, 2013

Sweet! I'm always on the lookout for a new version of Shepherd's Pie! Another variation I use for Shepherd's Pie (that makes it a nice one dish meal) is brown 1 lb of ground beef with chopped onion, drain, stir in a can of condensed tomato soup and a can of drained green beans then top it with mashed potatoes. You can always add shredded cheddar cheese (or any cheese really) on top for the last few minutes of baking time. That one was one of my favorite dishes growing up and now my (grown) kids say the same thing.

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jsfrost66 4072213

Aug 14, 2013

What about the cheese under the potatoes?

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gedman9652 0989984

Aug 15, 2013

Never too much cheese!

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