This is an easy one-pan dish that makes for the ultimate comfort just like the chicken pot pie and ground beef chili.

EASY SHEPHERD’S PIE RECIPE-

Shepherd’s Pie (also known as Cottage Pie, depending on the meat used) is ground meat (lamb or beef) with vegetables of choice cooked in gravy then layered with mashed potatoes. It’s such an easy one-pan dish and is extremely simple to make (just takes a little bit of baking.. be patient.. worth every minute). Since the pie already has meat, veggies, and potatoes in the dish, you don’t need them aside. However, fresh dinner rolls would really complete the dinner!

HOW TO MAKE SHEPHERD’S PIE-

Cook potatoes– Prepare the mashed potatoes (we like using THIS recipe).Cook meat– Saute the meat with the onion until browned, breaking up the meat as it’s cooked. Season the meat with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper.Make gravy– Stir in garlic, then flour and add the bay leaves. Pour in the broth, cook until gravy thickens. Add the chopped tomatoes, ketchup and season with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper (or to taste).Add vegetables– Mix in the vegetables and cook until tender (fresh or frozen will work).Assemble the pie– In a 8-inch casserole dish, add the meat and vegetables mixture. Add spoonfuls of mashed potatoes, then spread out evenly.Bake pie– Bake the Shepherd’s pie uncovered for about 30 minutes until the tops of the mashed potatoes are golden.

Can I freeze the pie-

Yes, this pie freezes GREAT! Shepherd’s pie may be frozen before or after baking and will keep in the freezer up to 2 months.

Uncooked – Prepare as per instructions and freeze before baking. Cover with foil and tightly wrap with a few layers of plastic wrap. To bake: Completely thaw in the refrigerator before baking. Bake per instruction.Cooked – Allow the pie to cool completely. Cover the dish with foil and wrap with a few layers of plastic wrap. Thaw and reheat covered with foil until heated or microwave until warm.

How long do I cook Shepherd’s pie-

The bake time of the pie will depend on the size of your casserole dish. The thicken the layers the longer the bake time will be.

8” square– 375°F for 30-35 minutes.10” round or 13” rectangle– 375°F for 25-30 minutes.

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