This is one of those dishes you plan leftovers for - leftover mashed potatoes, in this case. Leftover fresh veggies are nice too.
Brown the ground beef and drain the fat off. Add the herbs, onion, green pepper, and garlic, and cook until almost soft. Mix in the gravy and pour into your casserole.
Mix the bag of veggies (thawed) and the cream style corn. Pour over top of the meat mixture.
Mound the potatoes on top and smooth down. Bake in a 375 degree F oven until hot and bubbly, and the potatoes are lightly browned.
You may like to sprinkle grated cheese over top in the last 2 minutes in the oven.
By Free2B from North Royalton, OH
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I made this using ground turkey and it came out wonderful. Lots of healthy veggies inside to make a complete meal!
I grew up on Shepherds Pie! Someone recently told me they were making it, and I haven't had it in years. I had not gone shopping yet, but I keep a few staple items on hand.
This recipe is my son-in-law's Grandmother, who makes it with Pork and Beans!
This recipe is as versatile as my imagination can make it. And so very easy! It also never fails to please anyone I've ever served it to - even the fussiest of kids love it!
A little twist on this long time dish. Mix onion and ground beef together and place in a roasting pan. Sprinkle corn over top evenly. Pour the broth over top.
Recipe for Elegant Tuna Shepherd's Pie. Combine the tuna, peas, carrots, mushroom pieces, soup and milk and mix well. Beat the onion into the mashed potatoes.
Brown the ground beef and drain grease. Stir in the Italian seasoning and beef broth. Slowly add the flour until thick.
A twist to the Shepherds Pie. I needed a twist and this is so yummy that I think the regular one is no more. Simple, easy and good.
This Tater Tot Casserole recipe is an easy kid-friendly twist on Shepherd's Pie that pleases everyone with its crispy tater tots, melty cheese, and beefy filling! Parents will appreciate the fact that nutritious veggies are mixed in and that it's a perfect meal-in-one. Try it on the "meat and potatoes" lovers in YOUR family!
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Spray 1 1/2 qt baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Press cold potatoes onto bottom and up the sides of casserole dish.
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Shepherd's and cottage pies originated in Britain. I think they were ways of taking leftovers and making them into something different and delicious.
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When I was a child (50 yrs ago), Mama made a sort of "Shepherd's Pie" that had ketchup, as some of the burger ingredients and mashed potatoes and peas for the topping. I've tried to duplicate it and always end up with a recipe that's not as simple as hers. I think she got the recipe from a can of peas. Any ideas? Thanks.
By Charlene from Concord, NC
This is my wife Ingrid's recipe:
1 1/2 lb. lean meat (lamb or beef), cooked
1/2 oz. drippings or butter
2 medium onions, diced thinly
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
Potato Topping:
4 large potatoes, cooked and mashed
1/4 - 1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. chopped parsley (if lamb, use mint as well)
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
salt to taste
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 oz. butter
Brush casserole dish with melted butter or oil. Preheat oven to 375 to 415 degrees F (hot). Trim meat; cut into cubes or grind. Melt drippings or butter in a large pan. Add onions and cook until golden. Sprinkle in flour and mustard; gradually add stock. Stir until smooth. Bring gravy to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir together meat, parsley, mint (if lamb), pepper, salt and gravy. Remove from heat and spoon into dish.
Topping: Combine potatoes, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly over meat. Rough up surface with a fork. Bake 40-45 minutes. Potato topping should be golden brown.
Does anyone remember a recipe that was on the box of Carnation instant mashed potatoes back in the late 70s or early 80s? Some ingredients were hamburg, Carnation evaporated milk, Carnation mashed potatoes, tomato paste, and bread crumbs. It was delicious. I made it all the time back then, but my memory is fading. I would appreciate the help if anyone knows the recipe.
When I was very young, my mom made something she called shepherd's pie that sounds like what you are describing. This seems to be the current version of it....with fresh potatoes (you could just use instant and follow the package for them).
www.carnationmilk.ca/
You may be able to find the exact receipe doing a Google Images search for Carnation Recipes from those years. Sadly, the print for me is too small to read when I do this...but younger eyes may be able to see it better :)
While searching for an answer to your question, I found a potato topped meatloaf recipe. It has Carnation Evaporated milk and instant potatoes in it. Hopefully this is what you're looking for.
www.recipelink.com/
Sorry to disappoint you but there is no record that Carnation ever produced instant potatoes so, if the recipe was on the back of a BOX then it had to have been made by another company.
Your ingredients sound interesting so let us know if you find the recipe - Good luck and Bon Appétit.
Carnation Instant Mashed Potatoes. In the mid 70's I was the brand manager on Carnation retail potato products including frozen fries. I do not have any recipe information but if you contact the Nestle HO in Toronto they may have something in the archives. Everything was made in Carberry Manitoba. At that Carnation was the leader in fri production and we had 2 lines that produced all the fries for McDonald's Canada. I do not know what happened but likely when Nestle bought Carnation the potato products were not a fit for Nestle. McCains really started to gain better distribution with their frozen desert products and this helped them to dominate. An interesting thing about the instant mashed....I had potato skin extract added to the product because THAT is where most of the flavour comes from..today when I make mashed potatoes I always leave the skins on. When made properly instant is just as good as fresh and you never have any storage problems.
Carnation Instant Potatoes where popular in the 1960s and 1970s made in Carberry Manitoba Huge Operation there 3 blocks Long
Does anyone have a shepherd's pie recipe?
By Jimmie
There should be that type of recipe in cookbooks or else google it and see what you come up with.
My husband and I really liked this one using carrots instead of mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
5 carrots, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 cup beef broth
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash. Mix in butter, finely chopped onion and 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add carrots and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, mash and set aside. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)
3. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion and cook until clear. Add ground beef and cook until well browned. Pour off excess fat, then stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Spread the ground beef in an even layer on the bottom of a 2 quart casserole dish. Next, spread a layer of mashed carrots. Top with the mashed potato mixture and sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Can't give you measurements on this but here is what I do. Fry hamburger. Drain. Add 1 large can of vegetable beef soup. My hubby requested sauteed onions & cooked carrots to add also. Place in baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle on cheese if you like. Bake @ 350 to desired heat & enjoy!
My son-in-law loves home cooking, my daughter loves quick box cooking! He asked me to make shepherd's pie using pork 'n beans. Not cottage pie, he swears it only has potatoes, meat, and pork n beans. Help! Anyone have a recipe?
By Irish
I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com as submitted by Sophie Scott. She writes:
"This is a hearty English meal, made with lamb mince, hence the name! Although it is called a pie it doesn't use any pastry and is so cheap, quick and easy to make, you'll enjoy making it! This is a 'larder cupboard' recipe, which means you can substitute for whatever you have handy in the cupboard!"
The recipe has great reviews and you can substitute ground beef for the lamb. I hope it will help you.
Ingredients:
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup milk
2 pounds ground lamb
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cube beef bouillon
12 button mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (12 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons brown gravy mix (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Place the potatoes into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 10 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk to your desired texture.
3. Meanwhile, crumble the ground lamb into a large skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Season with Worcestershire sauce and beef bouillon. Add the mushrooms and onion; continue to cook and stir until tender. Transfer the contents of the skillet to a large casserole dish.
4. Mix the baked beans, diced tomatoes, gravy mix and carrots in with the lamb. Dollop big blobs of mashed potatoes over the top and carefully spread evenly to cover the entire top. Rake over it with a fork to create a crispy texture on top when it browns.
5. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is browned and crisp.
I have made this shepherds pie recipe for my son every year for his birthday since he was five years old. He is 40 TODAY! Now I make it for his son, too! I know its an old question, but I hope this recipe finds you, and that you enjoy it.
Adams Shepherds Pie:
1 and 1/2 # ground beef (I use 80/20)
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbl sugar
1 tsp onion powder
Salt/Pepper to taste ( salt not needed)
1 can corn-drained
2 cans pork & beans- undrained
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese.
8 servings of mashed potatoes ( I add 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1 Tbl chopped chives, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 cup Parmesan cheese to my mashed potatoes)
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1)brown beef, onion, garlic and drain fat. Return to LOW heat.
2)Add seasonings & Worcestershire sauce. Stir.
3)Add 1 cup of cheese and stir.
4) Add sugar, corn, and beans. Mix well and simmer 15 minutes.
5)Pour into 9x11 baking pan.
6) top with rest of cheese.
7)Evenly top with dollops of mashed potatoes, then spread to cover to edges of pan. (Helps spread easier)
8) Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
9)Remove foil and bake 15-20 minutes, or until light crust and golden brown edges.
10) Remove from oven and let stand 10-15 minutes.
11) Serve to anxiously awaiting hungry family! Enjoy!
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You can add whatever you want to the hamburger, onions, peppers, etc. while you brown the hamburger. Drain hamburger when done.
