Shepherd's Pie Recipes

Learn everything there is to know about the original shepherd’s pie recipe, plus fun variations on the classic.

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Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

Everyone eats for comfort during the holidays, but comfort foods aren't necessarily healthy. To make a classic comfort food dish healthier, I came up with this lovely take: butternut squash shepherd's pie with ground turkey. It's perfect for putting out on your holiday buffet table. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Southwest-Style Shepherd’s Pie

3 reviews

I was born in Montreal and lived in New England and the Southwest, so I’ve merged these influences into recipes...


Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

9 reviews

This hearty ground beef shepherd's pie is an ideal supper-in-one for small families. I use ground beef, frozen veggies and...


Spicy Shepherd’s Pie

31 reviews

Taco seasoning adds zip to this hearty main dish. It's easy to top with instant mashed potatoes, which I stir...


Mini Shepherd’s Pies

11 reviews

I’m as confident serving these little pies to company as to family. If I have enough time, I’ll use homemade...

Asparagus Shepherd’s Pie

13 reviews

Shepherd's Pie takes a testy twist with this version. Between the fluffy mashed potato topping and the savory ground beef...


Traditional Shepherd’s Pie

7 reviews

Instead of a pastry crust, this traditional shepherd's pie creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon adds a...

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Simple Shepherd’s Pie

16 reviews

If I know my day will be hectic, I'll pull the meat mixture for this convenient, family-pleasing simple shepherd's pie...


Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

10 reviews

As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet,...


Shepherd’s Pies

4 reviews

When you need a real meat-and-potatoes fix, try this hearty layered casserole that blends from-scratch mashed potatoes with cream cheese...


Chili Cottage Pie

3 reviews

This filling cottage pie is super simple and loaded with flavor. The kids love to help layer it up. —Jacob...

Speedy Shepherd’s Pie

26 reviews

Turn mashed potatoes and a few pantry staples into cozy comfort food. This recipe is really flexible, so if you...


Sausage Florentine Shepherd’s Pie

3 reviews

In this Italian take on traditional shepherd’s pie, sausage takes the place of ground beef (or lamb), and spinach replaces...


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Pork Shepherd’s Pie

11 reviews

Of all the shepherd's pie recipes I've tried through the years, this version is my favorite. Although I live alone,...


Mashed Potato Beef Casserole

34 reviews

This recipe came out of my mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed...


Shepherd’s Pie

9 reviews

Instead of using a pastry crust, this recipe creates a savory crust with mashed potatoes. The bacon flavor in the...

Tomato Beef Shepherd’s Pie

This recipe’s meaty mixture is handy to keep in the freezer to jump start other main dishes. To give the...


Curried Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

13 reviews

Use leftover mashed potatoes to crown this comforting casserole. The creamy chicken-and-veggie mixture is mildly seasoned with curry to please...


Skillet Shepherd’s Pie For 2

5 reviews

Leftover mashed potatoes? Add them to a few pantry staples and you'll have warm comfort food in no time!
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Southwest Shepherd’s Pie

This a wonderfully portioned dish which can be served alone or with a side salad and cornbread. It has a...


Greek Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

It's hard to resist a big scoop of this comforting casserole with its fluffy mashed potato topping. Eggplant, lamb and...


Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.


Baked Shepherd’s Casserole

2 reviews

All my kids are grown and most are married, but they often come home for Sunday dinner, and their most...


Spooky Shepherd’s Pie

1 review

Don't worry, these ghosts are the friendly kind. Ready-to-go veggies and gravy make this meal prep fast. —Paula Zsiray, Logan,...


Best Shepherd’s Pie

37 reviews

This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz...

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Slow-Cooked Shepherd’s Pie

9 reviews

Shepherd's pie is to the British as meat loaf is to Americans, so when I was a young child living...


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Hearty Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

6 reviews

Mushrooms, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes pack this full-flavored meal-maker. In fact, you’ll never even miss the meat. It’s that...


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Skillet Shepherd’s Pie

135 reviews

This is the best shepherd's pie recipe I've ever tasted. It's very quick to make, and I usually have most—if...


Quick Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

Shepherd’s Pie is great with leftover homemade mashed potatoes, but it’s tasty with ready-made mashed potatoes from the grocery store,...


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Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

27 reviews

This recipe features the best of two classics—baked potatoes and shepherd’s pie. Serve with a green salad, and satisfaction is...


Chicken Shepherd’s Pie

14 reviews

Warm up your family with this easy mashed-potato-topped casserole featuring tender chicken, sweet corn and sugar snap peas in a...