Shepherd's Pie Cottage Pie Recipe

This comforting Shepherd's Pie (or Cottage Pie!) recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Easy to make with pantry-friendly ingredients, this budget-friendly dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. Creamy mashed potatoes top a flavorful ground beef and vegetable filling, all baked to golden perfection. Get ready for a taste of home-cooked goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 677.4 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Shepherd's Pie Cottage Pie

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How to Make Shepherd's Pie Cottage Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
  3. While potatoes boil, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off excess grease.
  4. Stir in tomato soup and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish (or similar sized), spread the ground beef mixture evenly.
  6. Top with drained green beans and corn, spreading evenly.
  7. Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Add milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
  8. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk or butter if needed to reach desired consistency.
  9. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat and vegetable layer.
  10. Arrange cheese slices on top of the mashed potatoes.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the filling is heated through.
  12. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

65g

Carbs

26g