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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 Mar. 16, 2012 by sharonanne2

Thanks for a great "base" recipe. Here's how I made this dish and it turned out SPECTACULAR!

I had some leftover roast beef, which I shredded and used instead of hamburger. (It tastes divine!)

I added some steamed green beans and diced carrots (in place of the corn).

I agree the red pepper is a GREAT addition.

To kick up the flavor I also added:

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon Beef base baste (from Sam's Club)

2 teaspoons Kitchen Bouquet gravy sauce

I also sprinkled Colby Jack cheese over top the mashed potatoes.

Again thanks again for posting the original recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2012 by auntiggy

My family loved this......even my picky eater son!!! I did also use instant potatoes, quick and easy! I have made it ahead of time and just popped it in the oven when we wanted to eat!

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by sstetzel

You can substitute any cream soup without issue. I usually use Cream of Celery in place of Cream of Mushroom in a pinch but Cream of Onion would work nicely too.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2012 by ambercicatello

Is there a substitute for the cream of mushroom? I don't eat mushrooms but I really want to try this recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by critdog

For NancyL..that green would be the optional parsley. I think the yellow is just from the potatoes cooking in the oven. This is a very good recipe. I add cheddar cheese to the layers and the top. Very good...you should make it!

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2012 by NancyEL

Have not made this yet but plan to. I would question what is in the potatoes that isn't in the recipe. From the photo it looks as if there is something green in the potatoes (broccoli?) as well as something yellow (cheese?) It would be nice if the photo matches the recipe instructions. If the extra ingredients are a variation, fine, but at least include them in the recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2012 by lissylee

my whole family loves this. The red pepper adds the perfect flavor, we use instant potatoes for a super quick meal, and like to make the frozen sweet corn instead of canned. We also cover the whole thing with potatoes and sprinkle the top with cheddar cheese. yum!