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    Home » Recipes » Dinners » Best Casserole Recipes

    Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

    Published: Oct 18, 2022 by Ang Paris · 6 Comments
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    This Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe is perfectly portioned, kid-friendly, and delicious!
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    Classic pub food made fun and kid-friendly! Make these Easy Shepherd's Pies in individual servings. They make a great weeknight meal or lunch option. via @jugglingactmamaClassic pub food made fun and kid-friendly! Make these Easy Shepherd's Pies in individual servings. They make a great weeknight meal or lunch option. via @jugglingactmamaClassic pub food made fun and kid-friendly! Make these Easy Shepherd's Pies in individual servings. They make a great weeknight meal or lunch option. via @jugglingactmama

    Turn a classic meal into a fun kid-friendly dish with this Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe made in individual servings.  It's a  great way to keep an easy dinner on hand in the freezer for those busy nights.

    Individual mini shepherd's pie on a green plate.
    Comforting and Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe

    When the temperature drops all I want is cozy comfort food and shepherd's pie is definitely a favorite. Who can resist warm mashed potatoes over beef and vegetables? Not me! This is an easy dish to throw together for when you want comfort food in individual serving sizes.

    They would be a great way to keep a quick meal in the freezer as well. The best part is that there are no weird ingredients here, just things you probably already have in your freezer and pantry.

    Ingredients

    • ground beef
    • onion
    • celery
    • potatoes (I like Yukon gold)
    • frozen vegetables
    • beef broth
    • butter
    • cream

    From the pantry: dried thyme, granulated garlic, seasoned salt, flour

    Equipment

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    Here is what you will need to make these mini shepherd pies:

    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Skillet
    • Stock Pot
    • Ramekins

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    An Easy Shepherd's Pie topped with gravy on a green plate with a fork.

    These individual meals are perfect for busy families on-the-go.  When you've got to get kiddos out the door for afterschool activities, you don't have time make a big meal. Of course, you still want to put a wholesome dinner on the table. 

    Take these out of the freezer in the morning, then pop them in the oven to warm through at dinner time. Serve with some quick brown gravy if you like.

    These Mini Shepherd's Pies are also a great dish to bring to someone who just had a baby. New moms never have time to cook big meals, but as we all know, a delicious home cooked meal is a Godsend!

    Close up image of an Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe on a green plate.

    Recipe Variations

    Because we test all our recipes, we recommend that you make them once just as it is without substitutions or changes. Sometimes variations can go awry. Making this recipe as we have tested it will yield the best results. If you really want to get creative, here are some ideas for variations that might work well. (Please note, we have not tested these variations).

    • It's easy to switch up the veggies to include your family's favorites. Peas, corn, and carrots all taste wonderful in sheperd's pie.
    • Use storebought gravy to make the prep a little quicker.

    Storage

    To Store: Leftover shepherd pies can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)

    To Reheat: Microwave leftovers until heated through.

    To Freeze: Assemble the pies and allow them to cool completely before freezing. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Slide into a freezer bag and label with the date and contents. I like to add the reheating instructions, too.

    Frozen shepherd pies will last 1-2 months in the freezer.

    To Thaw: Place in the fridge to thaw overnight. Bake as directed.

    Serving Suggestions

    While this is a hearty and complete meal, here are a few side dish ideas you might enjoy:

    • Roasted Beet Salad - with oranges, cotija cheese and mint
    • Garlic Green Beans - sauteed and finished with cowboy butter
    • Shortcut Dinner Rolls - semi-homemade rolls take no effort at all
    • Fruit Salad with Orange Dressing - toss your favorite fruits with orange dressing for a quick fruit salad
    • Roasted Beet Salad
    • Garlic Green Beans Recipe
    • Buttery Dinner Rolls
    • Fruit Salad with Orange Juice Dressing

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    Easy Shepherd's Pie

    Click below to print off a copy for your recipe binder. Trust me, you're going to want to make these Mini Shepherd's Pies again and again!

    close up of Mini Shepherds Pie on a plate with a spoon

    Individual Shepherd's Pie

    This Easy Shepherd's Pie Recipe is perfectly portioned, kid-friendly, and delicious!
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    Course: Main Course
    Keyword: easy shepherds pie
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 579kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Skillet
    • Stock Pot
    • Ramekins

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. Ground beef
    • ½ Onion diced
    • 2 stalks Celery diced
    • 1 teaspoon Thyme dried
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt
    • 2 C Frozen vegetables
    • 3 lbs. Potatoes peeled and chopped
    • 2 C Beef broth
    • 1 Tbsp. Flour
    • 2 Tbsp. Butter
    • ¼ C Cream

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350.
    • In a skillet, sauté the onion and celery till translucent and add the beef. Cook thoroughly and add the seasonings.
      1 lb. Ground beef, ½ Onion, 2 stalks Celery, ½ teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon Thyme
    • Sprinkle ½ tbsp. of flour over the beef and add the frozen vegetables. Stir together to dissolve the flour and then add 1 C of the beef stock. Continue to stir until stock thickens and forms a gravy. Take off the heat and set aside.
      2 C Beef broth, 1 Tbsp. Flour, 2 C Frozen vegetables
    • In another pot, boil the potatoes until soft, drain and mash with cream and 1 Tbsp. of the butter. Set aside, covered.
      3 lbs. Potatoes, 2 Tbsp. Butter, ¼ C Cream
    • Add the meat mixture to the bottom of each buttered ramekin. Then, spoon the mashed potatoes into a mound on top of the meat.
      1 lb. Ground beef
    • Bake at 350-degrees F until the heated through.
    • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and flour over medium high heat and whisk together. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
      1 Tbsp. Flour, 2 Tbsp. Butter
    • Whisk in the remaining beef stock. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
      2 C Beef broth
    • Top each pie with a spoonful or two of the gravy, as desired.

    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3372IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 4mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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    Comments

    1. Carlee says

      October 31, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Oh yummy! Everything is just more fun when it is in mini!

      Reply
    2. janel says

      November 10, 2015 at 10:37 am

      I love this idea!

      Reply
    3. Vickie says

      January 26, 2016 at 2:15 am

      Do you bake the completed dish? The recipe just sort of leaves you hanging.

      Reply
      • Ang Paris says

        January 26, 2016 at 10:46 am

        So sorry about that! Yes, you bake them at 350-degrees F until the heated through.

        Reply
    4. Bonny Lee Persons says

      June 29, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      Are there some missing directions? There are 3 ingredients that were not all used - flour, butter, and beef stock. Either the amounts in the ingredients list are incorrect, or there is another use for the remaining 1/2 T. flour, 1 T. butter, and 1 c. beef stock. Maybe a gravy is made for the tops of the mini pies?

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      • Ang Paris says

        June 30, 2016 at 10:05 am

        Yes I'm so sorry, that's for the top of the pies. I'll update the recipe 🙂

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