Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Ideas

16 Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Ideas For Making Healthier Pie Sized Meals

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Shepherd's Pie is a classic and delicious meal idea for those who want to try making pie meals by themselves. They are simple to prepare and packed with flavors and nutrients. They allow you to control the ingredients, leading to a healthier meal. Additionally, preparing Shepherd's Pie dinner can be cost-effective, using affordable ingredients like ground meat and vegetables. Plus, experiment with various fillings and toppings like sweet potatoes and different veggies to make your unique version of this comforting dish.

Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Ideas

Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Ideas

The flexibility of these Shepherd’s Pie Dinner Ideas enables you to incorporate leaner meats like chicken or turkey for a lighter option or increase the veggie content with peas, carrots, spinach, or bell peppers. By choosing high-quality, fresh ingredients, reducing the use of processed foods, and adding more vegetables, you can create a meal that is not only delicious but also nutritious.  Also, if you wish to make it vegan or vegetarian, you can opt for plant-based proteins like lentils or tempeh, and we'll provide you with amazing ideas to help you in this regard.

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Classic Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

MEAT FILLING:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef -or ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves -minced
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup frozen mixed peas & carrots*
  • ½ cup frozen corn kernels

POTATO TOPPING:

  • 1 ½ - 2 lb. russet potatoes -about 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter -1 stick
  • ⅓ cup half & half
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

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Easy Shepherd's Pie

Easy Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 3 large (1 ½ to 2 pounds) potatoes , peeled and quartered
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 to 2 cups mixed vegetables, such as diced carrots, corn, or peas
  • 1 ½ pounds ground round beef
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Pepper and/or other seasonings of choice

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Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves , Minced
  • 1 Onion , Finely Chopped
  • 1 Carrot , Finely Chopped
  • 1 Rib Celery , Finely Chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon Each Dried Thyme And Rosemary (Or 2 Sprigs Fresh Thyme + 1 Sprig Rosemary)
  • 750g (1.5 Lb) Ground Lamb (Mince) Or Beef
  • ¼ Cup (35g) Flour , Plain/all Purpose
  • ¼ Cup (55g) Tomato Paste
  • 2 Cups (500ml) Beef Stock / Broth
  • ½ Cup (125ml) Red Wine (Or Water)
  • 1 Beef Bouillon Cube , Crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Dried Bay Leaves
  • ¾ teaspoon Cooking / Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas

Mashed Potato

  • 1.2kg (2.2 Lb) Potatoes, Peeled And Cut Into 2.5cm / 1" Cubes
  • ⅔ Cup (165 Ml) Milk (Whole Or Low Fat)
  • 2 tablespoon (30g) Butter

Crust

  • 2 – 3 tablespoon Grated Parmesan , Optional
  • 2 tablespoon (30g) Butter , Melted
  • Fresh Thyme Leaves, Optional Garnish

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Best Shepherd's Pie

Best Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 Lb. Russet Potatoes, Peeled, Sliced ½" Thick
  • Kosher Salt
  • ⅔ C. Half-and-half
  • 4 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley, Divided
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Canola Oil
  • 2 Lb. Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • 2 Medium Carrots, Peeled, Chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 2 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 Tsp. Chopped Fresh Thyme
  • 3 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • ½ C. Dry Red Wine, Such As Cabernet Sauvignon
  • 1 C. Low-sodium Beef Broth
  • 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • Cooking Spray
  • 3 Tbsp. All-purpose Flour
  • 1 C. Frozen Corn
  • 1 C. Frozen Peas
  • 3 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan

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Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter diced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 large egg yolk

For the Meat Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or ground lamb
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup less sodium beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 (10- to 12-ounce) bag frozen peas and carrots no need to thaw

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Authentic British Mushy Peas

Authentic British Mushy Peas

INGREDIENTS

  • 9 ounces dried marrowfat peas (there is no substitute, marrowfat peas are larger, have a higher starch content, and contribute the right flavor and texture for traditional mushy peas)
  • Boiling water
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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The Best Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

The Best Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs (200g; 7 ounces)
  • 150g all-purpose flour (5.25 ounces; about 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons)
  • 175g whole milk (6 ounces; ¾ cup) (see notes)
  • 2g kosher salt (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 25g water (0.85 ounces; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) (see notes)
  • 100ml beef drippings, lard, shortening, or vegetable oil (about ½ cup)

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Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad With Walnuts

Cranberry Goat Cheese Salad With Walnuts

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baby spinach roughly an 8 ounce bag of store bought
  • ¼ cup goat cheese crumbled (like chevre)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries sweetened
  • ½ cup walnuts raw, roughly chopped
  • ½ shallot finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • ⅛ cup vegetable oil can use grapeseed or other neutral oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • pinch salt and pepper optional

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1-hour Soft And Buttery Dinner Rolls

1-hour Soft And Buttery Dinner Rolls

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast*
  • 3 ½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • extra melted butter, for brushing on top

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Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard

Garlic Sautéed Swiss Chard

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 bunch of swiss chard, approximately 6 to 8 stems
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup water
  • kosher salt, to taste

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Oven Roasted Eggplant

Oven Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients

  • 700g/ 1.2 lb eggplants (2 medium), aka aubergine
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt (kosher / cooking salt, or ¼ teaspoon table salt)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Garlic Mushrooms

Garlic Mushrooms

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ an onion chopped (optional)
  • 1 pound (500 g) Cremini or button mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine* (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Apple Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Apple Walnut Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chopped red leaf lettuce, about 1 large head
  • 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced (I used Gala apple)
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
  • ¾ cup walnut halves, toasted + roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Vinaigrette

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  •  Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. honey or maple syrup
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper

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Fluffy Condensed Milk Bread

Fluffy Condensed Milk Bread

Ingredients

Bread dough

  • 3.5 c cake flour see notes for AP flour substitution
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 c whole milk at room temperature
  • ½ c sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 medium egg
  • 2 oz unsalted butter softened, at room temperature, cut into pieces

Egg wash

  • 1 medium egg
  • 1 tablespoon whole milk

Condensed milk glaze

  • 3 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened, at room temperature

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Corn Salad

Corn Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 larger ears fresh corn, shucked (yields about 4 cups, 20 oz corn kernels)
  • 1 heaping cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion
  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp each salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Glazed Carrots

Glazed Carrots

INGREDIENTS

  • Baby Carrots – You can also use larger carrots – peel and cut into coins or chunks. Just make sure the slices are all equal in size.
  • Water – This will help cook the carrots and make them tender.
  • Brown Sugar – It adds the perfect amount of sweetness, but can be substituted with honey or maple syrup. Reduce brown sugar for less sweet carrots.
  • Butter – We use unsalted butter, but salted butter can also be used – lessen the amount of salt added at the end.
  • Salt and Black Pepper – You can top with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. You can squeeze an orange or lemon juice over the top for a bright twist.

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