Canadian Shepherd’s Pie

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.

1. 1. fry the ground beef
   2. add seasonings to create a flavour you love
   3. Drain the fat
   4. add one can of Campbell’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. It is time to 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 potatoes
   10. add ground beef mixture to deep casserole dish
   11.  add potato on top and sprinkle with paprika
   12.  now place in oven for approx one hour or until the potato has a golden crust

       

   13. WP Recipe Maker #23536remove 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.

Potato Salad 

Mashed sweet Potatoes

Turkey Stuffing

Chili