French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie
French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie layers creamy Cheddar mashed potatoes over a rich, oniony beef gravy with pops of sweet peas. It bakes to a golden, cheesy crust with comforting, soup-inspired depth in every bite. Serve this cozy casserole for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed Sunday meal when you want classic flavors with a twist.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover them with salted water; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Mash the potatoes. Add ½ cup Cheddar cheese, milk, green onion, and butter; stir until fully combined.
- 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, flour, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the French onion soup and water.
- 5
Place the frozen peas in a small, microwave-safe bowl; microwave for 1 minute. Stir the peas into the beef mixture.
- 6
Transfer the beef mixture to a glass casserole dish; spread the potatoes over the top with a rubber spatula. Top with the remaining ½ cup Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with black pepper.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 795.95 kcal High 40%
- Protein 37.21 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 70.84 g 26%
- Total Fat 40.96 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 19.33 g High 97%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 130.02 mg High 43%
- Sodium 2084.06 mg High 91%
- Dietary Fiber 7.15 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 1.19 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 598.58 mg Good Source 46%
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 1379.21 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 8.94 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
French Onion Style Shepherd's Pie is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Condensed French Onion Soup, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 795.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Condensed French Onion Soup, Diced Potatoes, Green Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 795.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- French Onion-Style Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 795.95 calories and 37.21 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2084.06 mg (91% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 19.33 g (97% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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