How to Make Shortcut Shepherd's Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shepherd's pie is a traditional British dish that typically consists of minced meat and vegetables topped with a mashed potato crust. It's a comforting and hearty meal that has been enjoyed for centuries, perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering. While the traditional recipe can be quite time-consuming, we've developed a shortcut version that still captures all the delicious flavors of the original dish without the long prep time.

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Ingredients

  • 5 potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid. Mash potatoes with a little of the cooking liquid. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef until brown over medium-high heat. Drain fat from pan. Stir in mushrooms, mixed vegetables, mushroom soup, celery soup, and salt and pepper; heat through. Pour into prepared baking dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and dot with butter.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are golden and beef and vegetable mixture is hot and bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    336 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 1063mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 668mg