Skillet Shepherd's Pie Recipe

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This is the best shepard's pie I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most—if not all—of the ingredients already on hand. Serve with fruit, it's a complete meal.—Tirzah Sandt, San Diego, California

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Skillet Shepherd's Pie Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the corn, peas, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and garlic. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Combine the cornstarch, bouillon and water until well blended; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in sour cream and heat through (do not boil).
  • Spread mashed potatoes over the top; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook until potatoes are heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 448 calories, 20 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 781 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Skillet Shepherd's Pie in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p48

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Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by puppypal81

Yummy! What a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by puppypal81

Yummy! It's such a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by puppypal81

Yummy! It's such a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2013 by dollargirl

This was quick and easy, but if you like your food a little more 'zesty', like I do, then certainly don't omit using the Worcestershire sauce. I also added a generous dash of salt and black pepper. I didn't take the extra steps of mixing the beef broth and sour cream, so I used a can of mushroom soup instead.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by lberry222

Super easy to make and very hearty on a cold day. Huge hit for the entire family! From youngest to oldest.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2012 by territeter

This was a wonderful and quick meal! Other than reducing the onion to 1/2 to suit my families tastes I followed the recipe and it turned out great. I'll certainly be making this one again.

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2012 by workinmomTX

I thought it was delicious, didn't change a thing, and followed the recipe as written. It is a keeper!

Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2012 by YummyFoodSeeker

This is a quick and delicious dinner all in one pot! Love that! I made a few changes to the recipe to suit my family's tastes and this was a meal they really raved about!!! I substituted a package of frozen mixed veggies (thawed) for the corn and peas. I saw other reviewers substitute beef broth for the granules and boiling water and I did the same. I also only used 1 1/2 tsp. worchestshire, based on reviews. Lastly, I added 1 can of diced tomatoes (drained) to add a bit more flavor....it was delicious, kids and hubby all want it again!

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by erinmarie78

I can't quite put my finger on why this wasn't my favorite, but I think I would skip the worcestershire sauce and ketchup and just make a beef broth type gravy to mix in - and also I would probably omit the peas, or put in fewer and add in some carrots. It wasn't bad, but not something I would make again, unless I adjusted it more to my tastes.

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2012 by bellaambru

I've had different kinds of shephards pie this one was so easy to make and was very tasty had great flavor, the only thing I would change is instead of hamburger meat use corn beef and no onions, this was a great recipe though and will keep it on the list to make again!

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2012 by leiaruff

This is a go-to for my family. It's quick, easy, I usually have the ingredients on hand and my kids enjoy it.

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2012 by intlanne

I liked how the whole dish was cooked on the stovetop rather than a mix of stovetop and oven; it was more convenient. I changed a few things: I used beef broth instead of water and bouillon, and I didn't have Worcestershire sauce so I replaced it with BBQ and hot sauce. Past Shepherd's Pie recipes have been extremely bland so I think the BBQ sauce and hot sauce actually made the recipe more enjoyable for us.

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2012 by jordie89

Delicious! My husband loves this dish.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by katlaydee3

This is really good and simple to make. I served it with a good crusty bread.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2011 by Tingzen

I love cooking this recipe, and my husband loves eating it! I much prefer this stovetop version to my old standby which called for putting it in the oven. The first time I made it was good, but it was missing a little something. I always added a bit of dried tarragon to my old recipe, and so I did with this one as well. Perfect!

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by Katielabonte

Very good recipe. Would make again.

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by cookbookmom

I do agree with another poster that I might cut the Worcestershire sauce down a bit.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by carriey351

Wonderful recipe! Everyone I serve it to absolutely loves it!

Reviewed on Apr. 06, 2011 by dverzic

This was just okay. It's a little bland. I think if I make it again I'll add some tomato paste or something to flavor it up.

Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by jchaberkorn

I've made this recipe so many times that I've lost track. The only thing I do different is I use vegetable or beef stock instead of the boullion and boiling water. This one is one of my favorite go-to's!

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by skipperstrucking

This was a very easy and great tasting recipe. I didn't have frozen vegetables so I used canned corn and green beans. It turned out great. I like it even better the next day.

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by ashhelmsrnbsn

Husband asks me to make this recipe again and again!!

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by richtercory

This was such an easy and delicious recipe! I would decrease the amount of Worcestershire sauce. I made the topping with half of the pie with the white potatoes and the other half I used mashed sweet potatoes (just salt, pepper, little butter and milk). The sweet potato side went faster than the traditional potato side. Thank you for this recipe!

Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by tkarinas

Shepherd's pie is one of the simplest, easiest meals to make in a hurry and this one is excellent. My family loves it and we'll be making it many more times. It's a keeper, for sure.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by donna914

We really enjoy this comfort food in my home. It is easy to make & cooks up fast. Great one-dish meal that I will make again & again.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2008 by BrendainPa

Use a deep (3") skillet for this recipe-otherwise it may overflow! Very tasty comfort food.

Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2008 by psrfamily

My family LOVES this recipe!!!

 
 

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