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Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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This economical dish comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor.—Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas

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Best Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

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Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
1 to 1-1/2 cups (8 to 12 ounces) sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, mash potatoes with sour cream. Add salt and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef with onion and red pepper until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir garlic salt into meat mixture. Stir in the soup, corn and milk.
Spread meat mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes; drizzle with butter.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. For additional browning, place under broiler for a few minutes. Sprinkle with parsley if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 378 calories, 17 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 626 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Shepherd's Pie in Country Ground Beef , p57

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Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by joshlee06

been making for couple of years now and love it every time!

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by dmitch64

Delicious in every way! I tripled the recipe to feed 30, made it the night before and threw it in the oven the next day. I used two cans of cream of mushroom and one can of cream of mushroom roasted garlic and cans of mixed vegetables because it was what I had in stock and it was GREAT! Will absolutely make again!

Reviewed on Feb. 01, 2011 by 1Heart4Jesus

This recipe is definitely a KEEPER! I was looking for a recipe that didn't call for "beef gravy" as I didn't have any beef stock on hand nor did I have any bottled or canned gravy. (Yuck!) The mushroom soup/milk was delicious and held the rest of the ingredients together very well without being too liquidy. I also added powdered garlic to the hamburger while it browned and added to the butter to the potatoes when I mashed them with the sour cream. Also, added a couple of chopped carrots for more color. Perfect winter dish!

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by critdog

I love this recipe! I actually add in a layer of shredded cheese and it adds a nice touch!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2010 by beltza

I've made this recipe several times. A favorite in our house!

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2010 by purple1984

The first time I made this recipe for my boyfriend was over six months ago. We both love it and I cook this at least once a month. I like to add a few pickled jalapenos to the meat, it adds a nice little kick.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2010 by thekingsfive

This was fabulous! Me and my family just loved this. It's so good. If I was stuck on an island and I could only have one food it would be this.

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by kluesner5

I have 3 sons and a very picky husband. They all love this recipe and ask for it often.

Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2009 by sunny61581

My husband doesn't like casseroles, but he is the first back in line for this recipe! I used to throw away leftover mashed potatoes - not anymore! We all love this one!

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by sonya graf

I never throwout a vegtable--I keep a large peanutbutter jar in my freezer and add leftover veg.to it after every meal. When the jar gets full its time to make shepherds pie or veg soup. Have a good hardie meal and doesn't cost much.

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