Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage
Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage brings together tender corned beef, mellow Savoy cabbage, and sweet carrots beneath a plush layer of buttery, ultra-smooth mashed potatoes enriched with Irish Cheddar. It bakes to a golden, gently crisp top with peppery warmth and a hint of cayenne, perfect for a cozy Sunday dinner or a St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook4 hrs 50 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the corned beef in a pot with the onion and celery, then sprinkle the spice packet over the top. Pour in cold water to cover. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Skim off and discard any foam if you like. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer gently until tender, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 2
Carefully transfer the corned beef to a bowl and let it cool. Taste the broth and add salt if needed.
- 3
Bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Add the cabbage to the boiling broth. Cook until the cabbage just begins to soften and taste sweeter, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cabbage to a bowl.
- 4
Add the carrots to the boiling broth. Cook until the carrots start to soften, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the carrots to a bowl.
- 5
Add the potatoes to the boiling broth and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 6
While the potatoes cook, slice the cooled corned beef along the fatty seam to divide it into 2 pieces. Find the direction of the meat fibers and cut across them (against the grain) into 1/4-inch thick slices, trimming and discarding any very large pieces of fat. Set aside.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x15-inch casserole dish.
- 8
Using a slotted spoon, move the cooked potatoes to a bowl and reserve the broth. Add the butter, salt, pepper, cayenne, and milk to the potatoes. Mix and mash until very smooth. Add 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese and mix until combined.
- 9
Spread the cabbage in the prepared casserole dish and press it down until nicely compacted. Evenly distribute and press the carrots over the cabbage. Arrange an even layer of corned beef on top, slightly overlapping and spreading the nice fatty pieces evenly until fully covered. Pour in 1 cup of the reserved broth. Dollop the mashed potatoes over the top, then spread into a uniform layer with the back of a spatula. Switch to a fork and push the potatoes to the edge of the dish. Drag the fork sideways back and forth over the potatoes to create a texture, then repeat the texture from top to bottom. Sprinkle with a little more Cheddar.
- 10
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until deeply browned and piping hot, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
- 12
Meanwhile, warm any remaining broth over medium-low heat.
- 13
Cut the Shepherd's pie into squares and garnish with scallions. Serve with the warmed broth.
- Calories 531.21 kcal High 27%
- Protein 23.37 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 61.04 g 22%
- Total Fat 23.94 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 14.4 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 82.5 mg High 28%
- Sodium 891.8 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 16.69 g Good Source 60%
- Total Sugars 22.89 g --
- Added Sugars 14.88 g High 30%
- Calcium 370.13 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 3.91 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1362.65 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 129.8 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 96.71 mg Good Source 107%
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shepherd's Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage is an Irish dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Corned Beef. Each serving provides about 531.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage?
- It is an Irish pie recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Corned Beef, Fresh Chives. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage?
- Explore these Irish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage?
- About 5 hrs 30 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 531.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage healthy?
- Shepherd’s Pie with Corned Beef and Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 531.21 calories and 23.37 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 891.8 mg (39% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 14.4 g (72% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.88 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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