What To Serve With Shepherd's Pie - 17 Delish Ideas! - Pip And Ebby

Shepherd’s pie is a classic, meaty dish that the whole family loves. Once it’s ready to dig into, what pairs well with it? Read on for 17 delicious ideas about what to serve with shepherd’s pie!

Don’t you love recipes that are jam-packed with meat, potatoes and veggies? My comforting tater tot hotdish is one of those meals, as well as the delicious shepherd’s pie.

Even so, you are still going to need the perfect side dish to serve alongside this filling meal, right? We have compiled a list of side dish options for you to prepare while your pie is baking in the oven.

Read on for a bunch of scrumptious and easy ideas about what to serve with shepherd’s pie!

FAQ About Shepherd’s Pie

What is the difference between shepherd’s pie and cottage pie?

The term “cottage pie” predates “shepherd’s pie” by a century, but the terms were used interchangeably for quite some time. Technically, the type of meat that is used in the dish is the main difference between the two. Shepherd’s pie typically involves lamb and cottage pie uses beef.

Can I freeze shepherd’s pie?

Once a pan of shepherd’s pie has been assembled, wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

Is shepherd’s pie healthy?

The vegetables and meat inside shepherd’s pie offer protein and other vitamins and nutrients, but the dish as a whole contains a good amount of calories.

Start With This Shepherds Pie Recipe

A ground beef, veggie-packed layer is covered by creamy, dreamy mashed potatoes and topped with melty cheese for good measure! This comforting meat pie is a great weeknight dinner and also perfect party fare!

Recipe Notes

• Use any type of ground meat to creat this recipe! Regular or lean ground beef, ground sausage or ground turkey can be used.
• Adding any of the following to the beef mixture is a great way to maximize the dish for extra flavor: tomato paste, lemon juice, sour cream, chicken broth, a few extra splashes of worcestershire sauce, black pepper, red wine, extra beef broth or apple cider vinegar.
• Veggies included in a traditional shepherd’s pie include frozen peas, corn and carrots. Feel free to replace these with vegetables of your choice!
• If you’re in a pinch for time, you can cheat on the potatoes (use instant or frozen) but I highly recommend taking the time to make mashed potatoes from scratch if there’s time for it. Make them in your Instant Pot in just 15 minutes!
• Ground lamb would be a delicious replacement for the beef!
• Add 1/2 teaspoon each of rosemary and thyme to the veggie mixture for an added punch of delicious flavor.

What To Serve With Shepherd’s Pie

• Leafy green salad such as goat cheese salad
• Roasted vegetables such as carrots, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green beans or tomatoes
• Roasted potatoes or baked potatoes
• Sauteed cabbage or cabbage steaks
• Fresh vegetables such as crunchy carrots or celery sticks
• Corn on the cob or creamed corn
• Dinner rolls, bread sticks or garlic bread
• Milk bread or Irish soda bread
• Spaghetti squash or butternut squash
• Baked beans
• Roasted or baked sweet potatoes
• Creamy soup
• Stuffing
• Brown rice, white rice, fried rice or cauliflower rice

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