Budget Shepherd's Pie
Cost-effective version of the classic British Shepherd's Pie.
Yield
8 servingsPrep
15 minCook
1⅓ hrsReady
1⅔Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
onions
peeled and chopped |
|
| 1 ¾ | stick |
butter
divided, about 14 tablespoons |
|
| 1 ½ | pounds |
ground beef
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 10 | medium |
potatoes
red and new |
|
| 2 | cups |
milk
low-fat or non-fat |
|
| ½ | cup |
sour cream, non-fat
|
|
| 2 | cups |
buttermilk biscuits
mix, instant |
*
|
| 1 ½ | cups |
corn niblets
or mixed vegetables, prepared according to package directions |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
onions
peeled and chopped |
|
| 197.8 | g |
butter
divided, about 14 tablespoons |
|
| 680.4 | g |
ground beef
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1E+1 | medium |
potatoes
red and new |
|
| 473 | ml |
milk
low-fat or non-fat |
|
| 118 | ml |
sour cream, non-fat
|
|
| 473 | ml |
buttermilk biscuits
mix, instant |
*
|
| 355 | ml |
corn niblets
or mixed vegetables, prepared according to package directions |
* |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Beef Layer:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion in 2 tablespoons butter.
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
Potato Layer:
Peel and slice potatoes ¼ inch thick.
Place in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl.
Whip potatoes with an electric mixer, mixing until moderately smooth.
Don't over beat them; a few lumps are nice.
Add ½ cup heated milk, 1 stick butter, and sour cream.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Whip again until mixed.
Adjust thickness by adding more milk, if desired.
Biscuit Layer:
Combine biscuit mix and 1½ cups of milk.
The mix should be thinner than that of normal biscuit mix but not runny.
Spray a 9 by 9 by 2-inch pan (or any similar casserole dish) with cooking spray.
Layer mashed potatoes halfway up the sides of the dish.
Next, spread a layer of corn or mixed vegetables on top of the potatoes.
Then add the layer of meat.
Pour the biscuit mix over the meat.
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter and drizzle over top.
Bake for approximately 35 to 45 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
