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Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Freezer Friendly Shepherd's Pie

Angela Sellari
This freezer-friendly Shepherd's Pie recipe is affordable and easy to prepare. It's a great make-ahead freezer meal that the whole family will enjoy.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 167 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe freezer mashed potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 carrots shredded or finely diced
  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoon allspice seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Prepare mashed potatoes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over MEDIUM heat. Add the olive oil and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent.
    Cooking Onions
  • Add the carrots and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
    Adding Shepherd's Pie Veggies
  • Add the worcestershire sauce, salt and allspice seasoning into the cooked meat mixture and stir until incorporated.
  • Sprinkle flour over the top of the mixture and pour in the beef stock. Stir together and allow sauce to bubble and thicken some.
  • Once the sauce has thicken add the frozen vegetables. Give it a quick stir to combine and remove from the heat.
    Adding Shepherd's Pie Veggies to Recipe
  • Spread the meat mixture out evenly along the bottom of a 9×13 or 2 8×8 casserole dishes or foil pans.
    Putting into Casserole Dish
  • Spoon the mashed potatoes over top of the meat. Use enough of the mashed potatoes to make about 1/2 inch layer on top of the meat.
    Shepherd's Pie with Mashed Potatoes
  •  Cook in the oven at 350 degrees F until heated through and the potatoes are golden brown on top, about 20 to 25 minutes. Or, prepare for the freezer by wrapping in aluminum foil and plastic wrap. Store in the freezer for up to one month. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
    Freezer Friendly Shepherd's Pie Final

Notes

  • Save yourself some time by using pre-shredded carrots. I always have a bag on hand for salads, and it works perfectly in this recipe.
  • Make this dish extra special by sprinkling 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top before baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 431mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Freezer Friendly Shepherd's Pie
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