Name: The Best Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups water; 1 cup milk; 8 oz Butter & Herb Flavoured Instant Mashed Potato mix; 2 tablespoon margarine; 1.74 oz brown gravy mix, (2 x 0.87oz packets); 1/2 cup water; 15.25 oz canned corn

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The Best Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty ground beef dinner recipe loaded with corn, onions and gravy all topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

The Best Shepherd’s Pie is an easy ground beef dinner recipe.

A base of ground beef tossed in brown gravy is topped with corn and creamy mashed potatoes.

This easy shepherd’s pie recipe takes just under an hour from start to finish and serves six people.

Ingredients You’ll Need for Easy Shepherd’s Pie

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
1 cup milk
8 oz Butter & Herb Flavoured Instant Mashed Potato mix
2 tablespoon margarine
1.74 oz brown gravy mix, (2 x 0.87oz packets)
½ cup water
15.25 oz canned corn

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Step by Step Instructions for Making Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Instant Mashed Potatoes

STEP 1:

This ground beef casserole serves 6 people and takes less than an hour from start to finish.

To make this shepherd’s pie I started by browning some ground beef in a skillet along with some diced onions.

STEP 2:

While the ground beef was cooking I brought some milk and water to a boil in a large saucepan.

Once the the liquid was boiling I removed the pan from the heat and added some butter and herb flavoured instant mashed potato mix to the liquid.

STEP 3:

I stirred well, added some margarine, and then continued stirring until the mashed potatoes were nice and smooth.

STEP 4:

Once the beef was fully cooked I spooned off the excess grease and then added some brown gravy mix and water to the pan.

I stirred the beef well until all of the meat was coated in gravy.

STEP 5:

Then I dumped the ground beef mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

I spread some canned corn over the beef.

STEP 6:

Then I spread the instant mashed potatoes over the corn.

STEP 7:

I placed the dish in the oven and cooked it until the potatoes were just starting to brown around the edges of the pan.

I removed the shepherd’s pie from the oven and allowed it to rest for a few minutes before serving.

This hearty dish is the perfect comfort food for cold weather.

Ground beef and mashed potatoes are the perfect combination.

If you are looking for an easy but delicious dinner recipe you need to try The Best Shepherd’s Pie!

You could also try this recipe with ground turkey or ground chicken for a lighter version.

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FAQS:

How should I store Shepherd’s Pie?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

What substitutions could I make?

Ground Beef: You could substitute a different ground meat in this recipe including ground turkey or ground pork.
Canned Corn: You could also use canned peas and carrots.
Butter and Herb Flavoured Instant Mashed Potato Mix: You can use your favourite flavour of instant mashed potatoes or whip up your own homemade mashed potatoes. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.