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

Deep-Dish Hunter’s Pie

4 reviews

"My husband, an avid hunter, loves the garlic mashed potato topping on this dish," writes Christina Rulien from Marysville, Washington.


Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

3 reviews

We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I've become quite...


Two-Tater Shepherd’s Pie

12 reviews

I love shepherd's pie, but our oldest son, Andrew, doesn't like some of the ingredients. So I adjusted my recipe...


Herbed Shepherd’s Pie

2 reviews

"This one-dish meal pleases the meat-and-potato lovers in my family...and they also get their veggies," writes field editor Margaret Wagner...

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...


Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

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

Simple Ground Beef Shepherd’s Pie

4 reviews

"Our son Charlie loves to help in the kitchen," relates Lera Joe Bayer from Wirtz, Virginia. "When we have leftover...


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...


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...


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,...


Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

8 reviews

Meet the Cook: As the second oldest of eight children in a busy farm family, I had plenty of opportunity...


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...


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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...


Taco Shepherd’s Pie

3 reviews

Watch store flyers—when lean ground beef is on sale, you’ll want to stock up. This family-pleasing entree is one for...

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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West Virginia Shepherd’s Pie

1 review

Mashed parsnips and potatoes spread over a savory mixture of lamb and fresh herbs make this dish extra special. The...


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...


Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie

10 reviews

Guests will eat this hearty meal right up! You can freeze one of the pies for another day. —Suzette Jury,...


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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...


Potato Pork Pie

5 reviews

A true comfort food that's impossible to resist, this main dish is hearty and saucy with flavors that blend so...


Meat Loaf Shepherd’s Pie

5 reviews

"I'm a new wife and mom, so I don't have a lot of time to spend cooking," relates Jennifer Haines...


Shepherd’s Pie Bake

8 reviews

For a real meat-and-potatoes meal, try this satisfying layered casserole. It's easy to assemble with lean ground beef and fresh...

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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...


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...


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...


Italian Shepherd’s Pie

7 reviews

For a stick-to-your-ribs main dish that's deliciously different, give this pie a try! The Italian sausage goes so well with...


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Pork Shepherd’s Pie

12 reviews

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


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...