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    Shepherd’s Pie Cooked on the Grill

    March 5, 2020 By Mary Leave a Comment

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    Shepherd's Pie on the grill
    Shepherd's Pie on the grill

    This classic Shepherd’s Pie is comforting, healthy(!), delicious, and cooked on the grill or smoker for added flavor. Anything you can cook in your oven or stovetop you can cook on the grill, and it’s so much more fun (and flavorful!), including this take on a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie!

    Classic Shepherd's Pie cooked on the Grill

    What is Shepherd’s Pie?

    Called a “Shepherd’s” pie when made with lamb, or “cottage” pie when made with beef) this meat-based “pie” is made from a combination of ground or minced meat (typically lamb or beef), and topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked.

    You’ll find an eternity of variations on the classic recipe, but most will involve ground meat cooked with vegetables in a savory gravy, and mashed potatoes (with or without meat). You’ll find variations from vegan to diet specific, like paleo or keto.

    This is simply a take on the classic, with lamb or beef (your choice), veggies, a wine based gravy (because wine is awesome), and a simple mashed potato topping.

    But what we’re doing here is cooking it IN the GRILL! Because why not?

    You can use any kind of grill you have (smoker, kettle grill, ceramic, electric, pellet, you name it). We’re treating our grill like an oven, because, I repeat, anything you can cook inside in your oven, you can cook outside on the grill!

    And your friends are going to be so impressed when you invite them over for your St. Patrick’s Day party and tell them you made a Grilled Shepherd’s Pie. No lie!

    Let’s start with the basics of a traditional Shepherd’s Pie shall we?

    Filling for Shepherd's Pie
    Classic Shepherd’s Pie Filling

    Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients:

    • Ground Meat: traditional Shepherd’s Pie uses lamb, but you can use beef too, because it’s YOUR meat pie dammit! We swear by Snake River Farms ground beef.
    • Vegetables: think colorful rainbow here. We like the classics of onions, carrots, peas, and corn. But you can go a little cray cray and add mushrooms, bell peppers, or whatever your veggie heart desires.
    • Liquids: we’re wine people, so we start with a base of wine. I’ve seen people use Guinness too, and guess what, I like how those people think! Next up add some broth (beef or chicken), and Worcestershire sauce (it adds great savory flavor!).
    • Thickeners: a little flour (we use gluten free flour) to create your gravy, and a little tomato paste for richness and flavor.
    • Flavor/Seasoning: add some fresh herbs for great depth of flavor. We love fresh rosemary and thyme, and don’t forget to add basic seasonings like salt, pepper and garlic!
    • Mashed Potatoes: for the topping! Wouldn’t be a Shepherd’s pie without the “crust” right? We’re sticking to the classic russet potatoes for our mash, but feel free to walk on the wild side with your potato choice (sweet potatoes anyone?).

    How to make Shepherd’s Pie on the Grill

    We start this recipe inside, using the stovetop, but if you have outdoor burners, use them! We’re just getting the party started in a large cast iron skillet, then we’re going to transfer everything to the grill or smoker to cook. Make sure to use a sturdy cast iron pan if you’re cooking it on your grill.

    Grilled Shepherd's Pie on a pellet smoker or grill
    1. Preheat Grill: preheat grill or smoker to 375 degrees Fahrenheit using fruit wood. We used cherry.
    2. Make Your Mashed Potatoes: Peel potatoes and cut into a half inch dice and boil them until tender. Drain. Add cream, butter, seasonings, and mash away until creamy. Set aside.
    3. Cook Meat: in a large cast iron skillet (at least 12″) brown the meat, and make sure to season it while cooking. Once the meat is cooked remove it and place in a bowl and set aside (you’ll add it back later)
    4. Cook Vegetables: in the same skillet cook the vegetables until soft. Then add back the meat and stir together.
    5. Add Thickeners & Liquids: add flour and let it cook into the mixture. Next add the wine and let it simmer, then add broth, Worcestershire, and tomato paste. Mix together.
    6. Add the Remaining Vegetables & Seasonings: add your herbs, seasonings, corn, peas, and simmer for 5 minutes.
    7. Top with Mashed Potatoes: In the same pan, gently top the mixture with the mashed potatoes, and spread it evenly over the top of the pie. We use a fork making S-patterns to get peaks and valley’s so the peaks brown while on the grill.
    8. Grill: place the cast iron pan over indirect heat on your grill and cook for 35-40 minutes, uncovered, until the top is slightly browned and the filling is slightly bubbly.

    That’s it! Shepherd’s Pie on the grill, my friend! You rock.

    There’s no need to make a side dish or salad, because allll the food groups are here, inside this pot of deliciousness (protein, so many veggies, creamy starches, you name it).

    A spoonful of hearty Shepherd's Pie

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    Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Cooked on the Grill or Smoker

    Classic Shepherd's Pie on the Grill

    Shepherd’s Pie on the Grill

    A Classic Shepherd's Pie recipe cooked on any grill or smoker for great smoky flavor. This recipe is easy, healthy, delicious and perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 6 -8 servings
    Calories: 596kcal
    Author: Mary Cressler | Vindulge
    Cost: $20

    Ingredients

    Mashed Potatoes

    • 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into a ½-inch dice
    • 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for the water to cook the potatoes)
    • ¾ cup half and half
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon coasrse black pepper

    Filling

    • 1 ½ pounds 80/20 ground beef (or lamb for traditional "Shepherd's Pie) We use Snake River Farms
    • 2 teaspoons beef rub
    • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 2 large carrots, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • ¾ cup red wine We used an Italian Red
    • ¾ cup beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ½ tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary
    • ½ tablesoon fresh chopped thyme
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ½ cup sweet corn (frozen or fresh)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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    Instructions

    For the Mashed Potatoes

    • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add 2 tablespoons of kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then down to a simmer, and cook until potatoes are soft and tender (14-16 minutes). Drain potatoes and return to pot.
    • Add cream, butter, salt and pepper, and mash until creamy. Adjust liquids and seasonings to your preference. Set aside.

    Shepherd's Pie Filling

    • Preheat Grill or Smoker to 375 degrees F using cherry wood.
    • In a 12-inch large cast iron pan over medium heat add olive oil. Add ground beef or lamb, dust with dry rub, and stir to brown (about 8 minutes). Remove beef and side aside. (If the fat from the beef has cooked off, you may need to add ½ tablespoon of olive oil prior to adding the vegetables. Otherwise leave the liquids that remain from the meat).
    • In the same cast iron pan, over medium heat, add onions and carrots and sauté about 5-7 minutes until starting to soften. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
    • Add the meat back to the vegetable mixture. Then add the flour and combine until dissolved.
    • Add the wine, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce and simmer 2-3 minutes.
    • Mix in the herbs, peas, corn, and seasonings and toss together. Cook about 5 minutes to let everything integrate.
    • Gently coat the mashed potatoes evenly over the filling. Add peaks and valley's using a fork to make S-patterns along the potatoes.
    • Place the cast iron skillet with the Shepherd's Pie in the grill, over indirect heat, for 35-40 minutes, until the potatoes are lightly browned and the filling is bubbly. Serve and enjoy!
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 3017mg | Potassium: 1202mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5433IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 4mg
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