Super comforting shepherds pie made with minced beef and topped with roasted garlic cream cheese mashed potatoes. Shepherds pie was my all time ultimate favourite thing to eat growing up. More than mac and cheese, more than grilled cheese and even more than french fries, I. This Easy Shepherds Pie Recipe is super simple and is comfort food at its finest. This casserole is loaded up with ground beef, onions, garlic, vegetables and. Good morning, hello, how are you I made you some pie. But first, lets talk about blogging for a minute. Food blogging is a funny little part of my life. Delicious pie recipes about in this collection from Great British Chefs, including recipes for shepherds pie, beef and ale pie, mince pie, fish pie, game pie and more. Vegan Shepherds Pie with Gravy. Adapted from Choosing Raw. Yield 6 generous servings. Ingredients Mashed Potatoes. I used a bag of organic red. The Best Shepherds Pie. Ever. is so hearty, with beef and vegetables cooked in a savory gravy, topped with mashed potatoes the ultimate comfort foodVegan Shepherds Pie with Gravy Oh She Glows. Happy St. Patricks Day Im very happy to announce that we raised 7,2. Japan Disaster Fundraiser I am absolutely blown away and touched by your generosity. I never dreamed that this much money was possible in just over a days time. Mini-Shepherds-Pie.jpg?fit=640%2C480&ssl=1' alt='Mini Shepards Pie' title='Mini Shepards Pie' />I dont know why everyone continues to call shepherds pie that when it is made with anything but lamb shepherds pie is made with ground lamb hence the word Shepherd. This money is going to help many in need Im currently working on the Excel document for the giveaway its taking me longer than planned and I will be sure to update this post later today when I have the winners selected, so be sure to check back. UPDATE The winners can be found on this page. To me, St. Pattys Day is the final hurrah of comfort food for the Winter season. Spring is right around the corner 4 days, but whos counting, and after today, we will gradually shift to lighter fare in hopes that the weather follows suit. We are actually being blessed with beautiful Spring weather too Im hoping the snow will be gone by tomorrow. But, today, its all about the warm comfort food to bid farewell to Old Man Winter. Last night we paid tribute to our Irish roots with this delicious vegan shepherds pie with gravy. I wonder what our Irish relatives would think of a vegan shepherds pie Ill have to make it for them if we make it to Ireland this year Eric was actually happy to have a vegan version because he is not a fan of ground meat, which is traditionally used in this dish. It was not only the first time I have made a vegan version of this classic dish, but it was also the first time I have ever made a shepherds pie, period It turns out that it isnt so scary after all, unless of course you are afraid of using a knife. Im not going to sugar coat this, this recipe requires a lot of peeling and chopping so be warned. But, it was worth the effort, resulting in an extremely comforting and delicious dish. Print This    Vegan Shepherds Pie with Gravy. Adapted from Choosing Raw. Yield 6 generous servings. Ingredients Mashed Potatoes. I used a bag of organic red potatoes, peeled and chopped. Earth Balance, or equivalent. I used soy1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste. Freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Vegetable Filling 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Italian seasoning. I used whole wheatSuggestion Serve with All Purpose Vegan Gravy. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 4. F and lightly oil a 2. Place peeled and chopped potatoes into a large pot and add water, 2 inches above potatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for about 3. Meanwhile, prepare the vegetable filling. Chop the onion and mince the garlic and add to a skillet along with the oil. Cook on low for about 5 7 minutes. Now add in the chopped carrots, parsnip, and celery. Cook on medium low heat for about 1. When the potatoes are done cooking, drain and add back to the pot. Add the Earth Balance or butter, milk, and seasonings and mash well. Set aside. 4. In a small bowl, whisk together the liquid ingredients broth, red wine optional, thyme, and flour. Add this liquid mixture to the vegetables in the skillet and stir well. Add your salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 1. Season to taste. 5. Scoop vegetable mixture into casserole dish. Spread on the mashed potato mixture and garnish with paprika, ground pepper, and Thyme. Bake at 4. 25. F for about 3. Allow to cool for at least 1. Mixture will be very hot in the middle so be careful I suggest serving this with  All Purpose Vegan Gravy. Makes 6 generous servings. I adapted this recipe from the lovely Gena over at Choosing Raw. Her version is a bit different than mine, using mushrooms, so be sure to check out her recipe too I didnt have any mushrooms on hand grocery store was out of them, so I made do without. Again, lots of chopping for this recipebut keep your eye on the prize You could always make this process go faster by using a food processor too. Add the the oil, onion, and garlic into the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on low heat. Now add in the carrots, parsnips, and celery and cook on low for about 1. Make the boozy broth. It wouldnt be a St Pattys Day meal with out a little booze After mixing the seasonings, flour, broth, and wine together in a bowl, add it into the veggie mixture and cook on medium for another 1. Add salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, make the mashed potatoes and set aside. By this point, your veggie filling will have thickened up nicely. It shouldnt have too much liquid in it at this point. If for some reason your mixture is dried out, you can add a bit more broth as needed. Easy Chicken Wing Recipes. Pour it into a 2. Spread mashed potatoes on top and garnish with paprika, Thyme, and black pepper. Bake for about 3. F. The veggie mixture will bubble around the edges And it will be SUPER HOT, so please cool for about 1. Trust me on this one. I highly recommend making the vegan gravy to go along with it as it complemented this dish really well. I think this was a good first attempt at making a vegan shepherds pie. When I make it next time, I might add in a layer of my veggie meat made with mashed beans, chopped walnuts, and seasonings, similar to the one used in my taco salad. I think it would give it a great texture Tonight we enjoy leftovers Ill leave you with some fun Irish proverbs to kick off St. Pattys DayNever bolt the door with a boiled carrot. Man is incomplete until he marries. After that, he is finished. It is sweet to drink but bitter to pay for. Dont break your shin on a stool that is not in your way. If you dig a grave for others, you might fall into it yourself. May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live. Lets get social Follow Angela on Instagram ohsheglows theglowspot, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Google.