Do you want a yummy and comforting Shepherd’s pie recipe? If so, keep reading.
I am and will always be an Autumn girl. I just don’t care for summer. We don’t have a pool so if we go outside it’s hot and muggy and miserable. Unlike in the fall when there is a crispness to the air that isn’t too cold or too hot but just right. Autumn brings bonfires, pumpkin and apple flavored everything, colorful leaves, hoodies, boots and comfort food. Soups, stews, casseroles, you name it. One of my favorite comfort foods is Shepherd’s Pie, also known as Cottage Pie, and I have a quick and easy homemade Shepherd’s Pie recipe for you!
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I make this for the kids when the weather takes a cooler turn and they love it! It’s been in the 90’s here in Kentucky but last week we had some rain move through that also brought with it a little cool front. The evening were nice and cool and it felt like fall. I was in paradise! Clay made a big ole’ pot of chili one night. The other cool night, I made Shepherd’s Pie.
My recipe is SO easy. It only calls for a handful of ingredients. One thing that is a must have for me, though, is homemade mashed potatoes. You can use instant, but homemade makes it so much better. For this recipe, I am using a Copper Chef Cookware pan that I was sent for review. It can go from stove top to oven which makes it the perfect pot for this Shepherd’s Pie recipe!
(full, printable recipe below) Ok, first I get my pan on the stove and warming and preheat my oven to 350. I chop up an onion and add that and 2 pounds of ground beef to the pan with salt and pepper to taste and about 1 1/2 – 2 TBSP of Worcestershire Sauce. We use that in just about all meat we cook. It adds a little flavor. When the meat is almost completely browned I add in one can of mixed vegetables (drained) or corn, depending on which the kids are in the mood for. Usually it’s the mixed vegetables to give them more vegetables in their diet. They are picky so I like to add them in to everything they’ll actually eat!
I add it while the meat is still cooking to give the vegetables more flavor without over cooking them. If you like more of a saucy meat mixture, you can add in some homemade or canned gravy to the meat/vegetable mixture. I do this on occasion but for this meal, I left it out. Once the ground beef is completely browned, I put it on low, stirring often to avoid burning, while I make the mashed potatoes. Once the mashed potatoes are ready, I drain the mix and put it back in the pan. (unless I’m using a baking dish, then I put it in that instead)
Then I layer the mashed potatoes on top of the beef/vegetable mix, top with shredded cheese and bake for 20 – 30 minutes or until the cheese is all melted and gooey.
Remove from the oven, let stand about 5 minutes, then serve. It is so warm and comforting on a cool, fall evening.
I LOVE the pan I used. I can use it on any cook top and it can go right into the oven and then to the table like with the Shepherd’s Pie recipe. It came with a steamer tray and fry basket too. So I can make fried chicken, french fries, onion rings, fried pickles, avocado fries, etc. or I can use the steamer tray to make healthy, steamed vegetables. With the Copper Chef pan you can Bake, fry, boil, sauté, steam and braise. I love it! You can actually find all kinds of recipes on the pan’s website too.
I really like the shape of this pan that I used. It is square and a big 4.5 quarts so things fit in it really well. It is copper colored, ceramic-coated aluminum with a steel induction plate. It heats up fast and it heats up evenly. It also has a glass lid that fits nicely.
Since it can go directly from stovetop to the oven, it was perfect for this Shepherd’s Pie recipe!
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 Copper Chef Pan optional
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
- 29 oz mixed vegetables (drained)
- 4 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or instant)
- Salt & Pepper to taste.
- 1 cup shredded cheese (more if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Add diced onion, ground beef, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to skillet.
- Cook until ground beef is nearly done.
- Add drained vegetables and continue cooking until meat is fully browned.
- Drain fat.
- Add beef/vegetable mixture to lightly greased baking dish.
- Top with mashed potatoes.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake 20 – 30 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a comment below letting us know you made this recipe. Then tag @cinnamonhollow on Instagram and hashtag it #cinnamonhollowrecipes Ok, for my mashed potatoes I peel, cut and dice 5lbs of potatoes. I bring these to a boil in salted water and boil until fork tender. Then I drain them and put them in the bowl to my stand mixer. I add butter and milk. Then I mix (beat) until smooth and creamy. I like mine with as few lumps as possible.
I add the potatoes on top of the Shepherd’s Pie and if there are more than needed I freeze the rest in a freezer bag. Then if I’m too tired to make homemade mashed potatoes with a meal, I have some ready to thaw and heat!
I hope you enjoy this Shepherd’s Pie recipe. If you try it and/or the Copper Chef cookware out let me know! I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi, I’m Crystal – a Kentucky-based Aromatherapist, wife, mom and the voice behind The Cinnamon Hollow. I share cozy, real-life inspiration for healthier routines, simple home living, essential oil use and safety, beauty, pets, and family adventures. From everyday tips to travel guides, my goal is to help you create a warmer life and embrace each day as its own little adventure. Always remember to live life, one adventure at a time! read more
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Great recipe ideas
Great recipe ideas,love them!
Great recipe ideas,love them!always can use new ideas
Looks delicious
Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Marilyn
I love shappards pie.
Never heard of Sheperds pie before. Looks great~
Shepherd’s pie is my absolute favorite comfort food! I am surprised that there are so many different recipes for it. I always make it the way you do. Once, at a pub, I had it in a flaky shell. Boy was that good! Thank you for sharing.
I bet it was really good in that shell! I had it once in a pub too but mine wasn’t in the flaky shell. My husband, though, had a steak pie there that was in the shell and it was soooo good!
I’m totally with you on preferring cooler weather! I hate summer. This recipe looks so good, a lot like my nana’s recipe for shepherds pie
Only a few more days til Fall!!!! 😀
I’d love to try out different Shepherd’s Pie recipes. That’s a great idea! And you could definitely do the roast chicken in this pan. I bet it will turn out wonderfully!
I have never made a Shepherd Pie, but I would love to try this recipe!
It is so easy, you should give it a try!
Looks yummy!
Thank you!
I’ve never tried this. It doesn’t sound bad. Sort of like a ground beef pot pie.
I have made Shepherd’s pie many times. My family loves this recipe.
It is such a quick and easy, filling meal to make
I dont eat beef but im sure it is good.
Hi Lanie,
You could substitute any ground meat or meat substitute and it would be good. Let me know if you try it!
Looks delicious! I love that pan too…I don’t have any copperware but have always heard great things about it!
I am loving this pan. I’m going to get a couple more along with the round one too. It works so well.
It sounds okay. I always mix the food up on my plate, this recipe does it for me.
I agree, homemade mashed potato is so much better than instant. I microwave mine to cut down on the time and mess. then I mash them with milk and butter.
Good idea!
I will have to give this pie a chance, sounds delicious and easy to ma... Read more
It is very easy to make. Let me know if you give it a try!
My sister-n-law makes this and its delicious. Thank you for sharing th... Read more
You are very welcome! Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
I’ll have to try this. It sounds interesting.
So rich and filling.
It’s one of our favorite comfort foods!
I’m not as far south as you are. But do live in n area with the awful heat and humidity, I too look forward to the cooler temperatures.
I am SO ready for fall temperatures! 😀
My Mother is always looking for a new recipe for Shephered Pie and I know she hasn’t tried this version before. I am giving it to her and I know she will be trying it soon.
I keep meaning to try this. I’ll have to write it down. I’m so tired of the same old meals that call for ground beef.
Oh yes the weather is starting to get that chill in the evenings, this... Read more
I love a one dish meal. Especially if it reheats well.
Looks delicious ! One dish that’s popular but I’ve never made or eaten ! I’m from Ky., too !
Looks delicious! Perfect for a cold fall evening.
This looks so delicious! Shepard’s Pie is one of my all time favorites, but I’ve never tried making my own. I’m going to have to give it a shot! It’s the perfect fall comfort food!
Thank you for this recipe! Will have to try this one! Love ShepardR... Read more
This looks so delicious I just had to comment again, my hubby is dying... Read more
Nice looking crust
That looks so tasty! I’ve never made that before!
Never heard of Sheperds pie before. Looks great.
how nice it dosnt look as soupy and messy as other recipes Iv tried thanks
sounds delicious, we haven’t had shepherds pie in years 🙂
Looks delish! Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Sounds delicious. Thank you for this recipe.
love to try the copper chef pan
I love Shepherds pie but I’ve never made it.Maybe I’ll try this.
This looked so good I just had to try making it! It was a huge hit ev... Read more
Hi April,
I’m so glad you gave it a try and it was a hit! It is one of our go-to comfort foods. If you get tired of the basic recipe, try adding a little gravy to give it some some sauce. It’s even better!
I love Shepherds Pie! It’s great comfort food on a cool autumn day!
My favorite time of year is summer. I am not a fan of fall simply be... Read more
Thank you for stopping by! I try to pretend that the colder weather isn’t coming. sigh. It always does. 🙁 But I try to get as much fall activity in before it gets here as I can!
I love this pan! I have made several dishes in it n... Read more
I am with you I am so not a summer person either.. fall all the way! I... Read more
Hi Amber! We’re having cooler weather right now and I LOVE it!!!
I just got one of these pans and was looking for recipes for it. This... Read more
Hi Peri,
For this, I bake it with the lid off.
Enjoy your new pan and let us know how you like the Shepherds Pie!
Shepherds Pie is one of my all time favorite dishes.