Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie
Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie layers seasoned ground beef enriched with golden mushroom soup under a blanket of melty American cheese and creamy mashed potatoes. Each bite balances rich, beefy depth with buttery, ultra-smooth potatoes for pure comfort. Serve this hearty casserole on a chilly weeknight or whenever you’re craving a nostalgic, no-veg classic.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Daddy’s Take on 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 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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- 8
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, then mash.
- 3
While the potatoes cook, crumble the beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain the grease, then stir in the condensed soup until well combined.
- 4
Move the beef mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish and top with cheese. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top. Dot with butter.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Calories 495.26 kcal High 25%
- Protein 25.68 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 12.68 g 5%
- Total Fat 37.24 g High 48%
- Saturated Fat 16.99 g High 85%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.86 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1089.4 mg High 47%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.88 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 201.96 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 284.91 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Daddy's Take on Shepherd's Pie is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Black Pepper, Butter, and Golden Mushroom Soup. Each serving provides about 495.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Black Pepper, Butter, Golden Mushroom Soup, Ground Beef. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 495.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Daddy’s Take on Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 495.26 calories and 25.68 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1089.4 mg (47% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.99 g (85% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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