Last Updated on 2020-10-15 by Linda
It is a strange time we are living in, really strange. The world is spiraling and we all need a little comfort however we can get it. So, how about Shepherd’s Pie, I am a huge fan and so is Kent. Problem is I do not seem to make it often enough. The very first time I made it for Kent he made an offhand comment about it needing something.
A totally innocent statement that I took as a criticism so I stopped making it. Silly girl that I was, now I am more confident in my kitchen creations so I experiment a lot with favours.
Canadian Shepherd’s Pie
Canadian Shepherd’s Pie or rather Linda’s Shepherd Pie may not be quite what y’all are use to. Shepherd’s pie or cottage pie is a meat pie with a crust of mashed potato.
In the United States, the dish can vary widely, whether as a home recipe or a standard menu item in an Irish pub. Everyone makes it different.
Kent was use to Corn in his pie, others like peas. My pie, well its a cheater pie I use Campbell’s Beef and vegetable soup so I get bits of all sorts of veggies plus a lovely broth.
Basic Ingredients you will need
Time to get started, ingredients are few but the reward is great. Canadian Shepherd’s Pie will have you clamouring for more.
- Hamburger/Ground Beef
- Potatoes
- Campbell’s Beef Vegetable Soup
- Paprika
- Other seasonings to taste
Making Shepherd’s Pie
This is probably one of the easiest dishes to master. A Healthy meal that will remind you of home. well it reminds me of home. Just like mom use to make.
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- fry the ground beef
- add seasonings to create a flavour you love
- Drain the fat
- add one can of Campbell’s beef and Vegetable Soup
- add 1/2 can warm water
- In a separate pot add the peeled potatoes and bring to boil
- It is time to drain and then mash the potato by hand.
- add milk and butter ( small amounts at a time) and continue mashing the potato
- you can use a hand mixer for whipped potatoes
- add ground beef mixture to deep casserole dish
- add potato on top and sprinkle with paprika
- now place in oven for approx one hour or until the potato has a golden crust
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Canadian Shepherd’s Pie A quick and easy homestyle dinner. Comfort food for those cold Canadian/American or any country nights. Course: Main Course Cuisine: American, canadian Prep Time: 20m Cook Time: 50m Total Time: 70m Servings: 6 – 1 lb ground beef – minced onion, italian seasoning, basil, thyme, garlic, chili powder add your preferred seasonings – 1 can Campbells Beef Vegetable Soup only add 1/2 can water – 6 large Potatos – milk and butter for whipping the potatos – paprika 1) fry the ground beef 2) add seasonings to create a flavour you love 3) Drain the fat 4) add one can of Cambell’s beef and Vegetable Soup 5) add 1/2 can warm water 6) In a separate pot add the peeled potatoes and bring to boil 7) Drain and then mash the potato by hand. 8) add milk and butter ( small amounts at a time) and continue mashing the potato 9) you can use a hand mixer for whipped potatos 10) add ground beef mixture to deep casserole dish 11) add potato on top and sprinkle with paprika 12) Bake in oven for approx one hour or until the potato has a golden crust
Additional Comfort Foods to try:
Like this one? Here are a few more of my fav’s I have shared over the years.
Amy's Fashion Blog says
So going to have to give this a try on one of my days off. Since that the only day I cook. My husband cooks the rest of the week.
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suzy w. says
Your recipe looks quick and easy! I( will ahve to give it a try. My favorite is a Traditional Irish Shepard’s Pie made with a cup of red wine in the broth. Really really good : )
Linda Cassidy says
wow, red wine. I never thought about that. You give my quick and easy a try and I will test yours. That sounds delicious.