Did you have Shepherd’s Pie growing up? I did not but I sure love it now. This recipe makes quick work of getting it on the table since you don’t have to make the potatoes for the topping or do any chopping or dicing. Filled with ground beef, mixed vegetables and of all things tomato bisque soup or canned Campbell’s tomato soup the flavors are so delicious. We think it is ever better when served the next day. At our house we enjoy left overs almost as much as the first cooking. This is a recipe to double and make two since it freezes great. Make one, share one it will be “The Best You Ever Made”!!!
bisque soup,
broth, Worcestershire sauce,
dried minced onion, thyme and pepper.
Bring to boiling.
and topped with potatoes.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Quick and easy version of traditional Shepherd's Pie – so rich and yummy!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 2 quart baking dish or deep dish pie pan with PAM; set aside
- In a large skillet cook ground beef until browned, breaking up with a wooden spoon while cooking; drain fat if needed.
- Stir in mixed vegetables, tomato soup, broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried mined onion, thyme and pepper. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl, stir until nearly smooth. Spoon potatoes into mounds or flat on top of meat mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly on edges.
- Remove from oven; sprinkle cheese on top. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Tidbit Tip: Place baking dish on a cookie sheet covered in foil. Will help with clean up if the casserole bubbles over.
To Freeze: Use a freezer, oven proof pan for cooking. Follow above directions but do not add the cheese.
To Serve after being frozen: Place frozen casserole on foil covered cookie sheet. Bake uncovered to 40 to 50 minutes until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven; add the cheese and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
This casserole is even better the next day when the flavors have combined and it firms up.
I hope this will become one of your go to recipes and joy will abound around your table.
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Hi Mimi, the boys love Shepard’s Pie. It’s one of their favorites. Can’t wait to try it with the tomato bisque soup. Great idea!
Thanks, you will love this one so easy.
I love Shepherd’s pie! The tomato bisque Is a great idea. I’ve used cream of mushroom soup before too. Mostly I’ve made the sauce with flour, milk, salt, pepper. Now that I’m gluten and dairy free I’m always looking for substitutes!
Hi Terri, I hate to think all the years I missed out on enjoying Shepherd’s Pie but this recipe has got me making it now. Thanks for pointing out it can be gluten free.
Cissy, thanks for your wonderful recipes. I look forward to them.
Hi Darlene, thanks for your kind words. I am honored you are following my blog. I love your sisters. Carlene was here last night.
Thanks for sharing and spreading your joy Cissy! Taking a meal through lotsahelpinghands.com to my friend Amy tomorrow as she is going through her last 2 cancer treatments this month. I know her family will love this. Blessings.
Thanks Kari, I know you have a servant’s heart and are a good friend. Let me know how Amy and her family like it. May God restore her health.
Yum! Sounds, as you say, de-lish! Looking forward to trying it and sharing it.
Thanks BelleB, please let me know how you like it. Missed you today.
My daughter Emrey just said and I quote “that’s the best pie in the whole wide world” after eating leftovers from last night! It was a hit in our house.
Thanks Kari for sharing and thanks Emrey for your high praise I am glad you enjoyed it.