Mom's Shepherd's Pie Recipe
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Mom's Shepherd's Pie

By: Missy 
"This recipe is simple and affordable. It's made up of common ingredients from the pantry- ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce, potatoes and seasonings. I'm not sure where it came from, but I know there are many variations. This is Mom's! Try serving with cranberry sauce or other fruit of your choice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (91)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 9 potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the potatoes and water to cover in a large pot over high heat. Boil for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat; drain excess fat.
  3. To the ground beef, add the tomato sauce, parsley, Worcestershire sauce to taste, salt, ground black pepper and green beans. In a separate small bowl, mix the flour with the 3 tablespoons water and stir into the beef mixture.
  4. Stir all together well. Drain the potatoes, mash and spread over the beef mixture Place 2 to 3 vent holes through the mashed potatoes.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Brush the milk over the potatoes for the last 5 minutes of baking.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 638 | Total Fat: 30.7g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by MJ   view full review
Delicious! Everyone in my family loved it. One note though...on the nutritional information,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by WDSCULLY   view full review
This was a great basic recipe to tweak. I used an 8oz can of tomato sauce, worchester sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2003 by SNACKMAKER   view full review
This was a great meal. However, I love garlic. So I made only a few changes to it. First...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by AMYEK   view full review
To make the recipe easier, I substituted instant mashed potatoes. I also added grated cheddar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Nita Abner   view full review
Good base recipe. Made the first time exactly as recipe states. Wasn't too thrilled; the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by Luv2Cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good "base" recipe! I chopped up some red onion and added to the ground beef while...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2005 by WHSPRS   view full review
You know what? I've been meaning to rate this since 2003...lol. It is the BEST comfort food...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2007 by Elaine210   view full review
This was quite good, especially for the mashed potato lover at your house. I added 1 can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by J. Redmond   view full review
This was a great recipe. I followed it exactly, except I added condensed cheddar cheese soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by FLO_GEE   view full review
I used frozen mixed veggies instead of the green beans and it turned out great. Very tasty!!

 

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