Zippy Shepherd's Pie Recipe
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Zippy Shepherd's Pie

By: LAURA BELA 
"Gather the family round with this quick and easy shepherd's pie recipe. The meat mixture can be made ahead and frozen. You can also substitute instant potatoes for the real thing if you're in a hurry. I especially love to use white cheddar in this recipe!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (159)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed peas and carrots
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain, and return to pan.
  2. While potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet. Cook ground beef with onion, red pepper, and garlic until beef is evenly brown. Stir in beef broth, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and curry powder. Bring to a boil, and simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Mix cornstarch with a little water to form a paste, then stir into skillet with tomatoes, peas and carrots. Cook until thickened; season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a casserole dish.
  3. Preheat oven on broiler setting. Add milk and butter to cooked potatoes, and whip until smooth and creamy. Spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
  4. Place under broiler for 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and speckled with brown.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 493 | Total Fat: 31.3g | Cholesterol: 90mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2008 by MrChicken   view full review
My loving wife complained from the first moment she heard the word "curry" until she was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2003 by JMACKIE   view full review
The flavor in this pie was excellent. However, the whole can of beef broth in the mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2002 by DIANA YOCKEY   view full review
This recipe has excellent flavor and is easy to make. I agree with the other review, that the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2011 by scrunner   view full review
Super tasty! I like a lot of flavor in my food and this is very flavorful! My boyfriend really...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2006 by Linjoy   view full review
A favourite of my family. I prefer to use fresh vegetables instead of frozen and some extra...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2010 by sglasow   view full review
YUMMY! This recipe ROCKS. Made it pretty close to the original recipe. Omitted red bell...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by Bubba's Mom   view full review
I made Shepherd's pie for my husband and 16 month old for the first time tonight using this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by bignosekate   view full review
Lord have mercy this was good! I followed the recipe, except for substituting the "package" of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by DIXIETHEDOG   view full review
I made this for my English brother-in-law and he raved about this all night. He especially...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by COOKS_ALOT   view full review
This is a terrific recipe!! My family really enjoyed it. The flavor of the curry adds a lot of...

 

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