25 Comforting Shepherd's Pie Recipes

This 5-star recipe is worth making from scratch (the mashed potatoes included) but if you have leftovers, feel free to use them here.

Our version of this rustic British classic transforms it into a quick, easy main for any night of the week. For an all-in-one meal in single servings, you can divide the filling among four 9-ounce ramekins before topping it with the mashed potatoes. Bake on a sheet pan until the filling is bubbly around the edges and the potatoes are lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

We stuck with tradition and made our shepherd's pie with lamb, but you could easily swap in ground beef. The saucy filling is packed with tender vegetables and the creamy topping is inspired by the Irish potato dish, colcannon, and is filled with cabbage, leeks and cheese.

Instead of beef, opt for flavorful ground lamb. Simmer with crushed tomatoes, add glazed carrots and turnips (along with buttery mashed potatoes) and you've got a dish the whole family will enjoy.