Best Shepherd’s Pie
This is the best shepherds pie recipe I've ever had, and it comes from a friend who was a whiz at pinching pennies without sacrificing hearty flavor.—Valerie Merrill, Topeka, Kansas
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cooked
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups 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
Reviews
I have been using this recipe for many years and it is by far the best Shepherd's pie. I now have started using this mashed potatoes recipe also on this site https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-make-ahead-mashed-potatoes/ to top the dish, because these are the best mashed potatoes ever. I omit the bacon and green onion when making the mashed potatoes for this. I like to top my mashed potatoes with a little paprika for color and flavor. I swear you will love all the flavor bombs in this recipe. Do not leave out the red bell pepper, it makes this recipe great.
Best Shepherd's Pie ever!
Very good! I added some garlic with the onion and ground beef, too. Also added shredded sharp cheddar on top.
This is a really good recipe. Made it for friends that came for dinner & they loved it. Will be making this again
This was very good! I used a green bell pepper, since that's what I had on hand and used fresh minced garlic instead of garlic salt. I also added some frozen peas and carrots along with the corn, and sprinkled sharp grated cheddar on top of the potatoes. Used kosher salt to taste. This a dish I will definitely make again!Volunteer Field Editor
Absolutely delicious comfort food on a cold winters night. Followed recipe exact but cut recipe in half as only two of us. Leftovers were just as good, if not better. Definitely a keeper! Thank you Valerie
I substituted Greek plain yogurt for the sour cream & also 1 lb of ground beef and 1 pound of ground turkey. Added 1 cup of frozen peas and carrots. Sprinkled top with parsley and Parmesan cheese. As other reviewer stated 1 T of worceshire sauce. Delish!!
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I would recommend using less milk so that it does not become so soupy. The milk did not help thicken the soup. I even added additional vegetables like peas and carrots.
Loved it and so did my familyThank you for this recipe