Down Home Shepherds Pie Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the gravy, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Spread potatoes over the top. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Add meat; cook 5 min. or until evenly browned on all sides, stirring frequently. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook and stir 2 min. Add gravy mix and bouillon granules; mix well. Stir in water and wine. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Microwave potatoes as directed on package; place in large bowl. Add remaining butter and milk; mash until of desired consistency.
• Heat broiler. Spoon meat mixture into 1-1/2 qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with potatoes and cheese. Broil, 6 inches from heat, 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Heat a large (5-quart) heavy pot or Dutch oven over high. Cook beef, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Add thyme, ketchup, and flour; stir until combined. Add 1/2 cup water and vegetables. Cook until vegetables are warmed through and liquid has thickened, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon beef mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over beef; using a fork, decorate potatoes with lines and peaks. Place dish on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until potatoes are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve.