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Beef Tips Shepherd’s Pie

by Donya Mullins October 29, 2018 8 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Tender, flavorful beef tips enveloped in buttery mashed potatoes might just the ultimate comfort food! My twist on traditional Shepherd’s Pie wins rave reviews every time I serve it and for good reason…it’s amazing.

Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.


Sometimes, supper just needs to be straightforward and simple. There are just times that my family wants a meal that’s not fussy, nothing fancy. They want meat and potatoes, it’s as simple as that.

That’s why, years ago, I came up with this version of Shepherd’s Pie. It meets all the requirements of a “hungry man” meal yet it’s homemade and full of amazing flavors.

Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.

To make this savory pie, you’ll need a couple of pounds of beef tips and some leftover mashed potatoes. There are a few more ingredients but I consider those pantry items that every home cook most likely has on hand. Things like onions, garlic, tomato paste, olive oil, and butter are always stocked in my kitchen since they are the foundation of so many recipes.

Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.

Probably the hardest part of this dish is waiting. The beef tips are cooked low and slow for about and an hour and a half so that they become tender, juicy and absorb all of the seasonings. Once they’re done and the sauce is thick, you’re ready to start building your pie.

Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.

The crowning glory of this dish is a thick layer of mashed potatoes. I use leftovers that I made in my Instant Pot. I’ve always loved using up every single bit of a dish and this is one way that a side dish can do double duty!

I like making my Shepherd’s Pie in a deep-dish pie pan, but a cast-iron skillet works well, too. That way, all of the juices stay inside and get absorbed by the beef and potatoes. Once it comes out of the oven, just let it “rest” for a few minutes, maybe while you pull together a salad and you’re done.

Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.

Check out these hearty dishes your family is sure to love!

  • Southern Style Chicken Stew
  • Skillet Beef Stew
  • Chicken Skillet Spaghetti 
  • Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake
  • Balsamic Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast
Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.
3.89 from 9 votes

Beef Tips Shephard’s Pie

Author: Donya Mullins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients

Beef Tips

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 pounds beef tips cut into about 1 inch pieces (you can also use beef stew)
  • 1 medium onion – diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic – minced, about 3 cloves
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (I use the concentrated version in a tube)
  • 3 cups beef stock (bone broth can be used)
  • 1 cup red wine (stock or water can be substituted)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Mashed Potatoes

  • 3 pounds red potatoes – scrubbed scrubbed clean
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup half & half
  • ¾ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Beef Tips

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a dutch oven. Add beef tips and brown, working in 2 batches. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add onions to the pan with beef dripping and cook about 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute being careful not to burn. Add flour and stir to incorporate. Cook for 1 minute then add tomato paste stirring all ingredients together. Pour in stock, red wine, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Stir. Cover pot, leaving a vent and simmer beef for approximately 1 and ½ hour until sauce has thickened. If sauce becomes too think, a water, about ¼ cup at a time.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

  • Cut potatoes into large chunks. Add the potatoes to the pot, and pour the chicken broth over the top.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. Quick release the pressure and drain the potatoes, reserving cooking liquid. Place the potatoes back in Instant Pot bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add butter, half and half, and salt and pepper, garlic powder and stir to combine.

Shephard’s Pie

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put cooked beef tips along with sauce in a deep dish pie pan. Spoon over mashed potatoes and smooth to cover beef. Bake for 45 minutes until top is golden. 
Beef Tips Shephard's Pie is the ulitmate dish for meat and potatoes lovers. Beef tips cooked low and slow then wrapped in buttery mashed potatoes will have everyone running to the supper table.
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  1. Tina

    March 16, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    Do you peel the potatoes?

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    • Donya Mullins

      March 17, 2023 at 3:24 pm

      I do but it’s not necessary.
      ~Donya

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  2. Becky

    July 26, 2022 at 8:53 pm

    Great flavor – my husband loved it!

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    • Donya

      July 27, 2022 at 8:33 am

      Hey there Becky!
      My goodness, thank you so much for your kind words and this fantastic rating, I am so happy to hear that y’all enjoyed this tasty meal! If you liked this dish, you should check out my Skillet Beef Stew, it’s super easy to make and just as warm and comforting as this recipe. If you ever have any questions about a recipe, please feel free to reach out, I’d be more than happy to help!
      ~Donya

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  3. April

    April 17, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    This recipe was delicious. I cut it in half to make a smaller dish for just my husband and I. I don’t have an IP so I just made my regular sour cream mashed potatoes. I also added a layer of frozen/thawed peas on top of the meat/under the mashed potatoes. Yum. My husband is a big fan.

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    • Donya

      April 18, 2021 at 9:41 am

      Hey April!
      I am so happy to hear y’all enjoyed this recipe, it sounds like you put a fantastic twist on it! Thank you so much for your sweet comment and fantastic rating, I hope you try more recipes!
      ~Donya

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  4. Denny

    February 11, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Your recipe for the instant pot mashed potatoes says to drain potatoes but reserve the liquid. Where do you use the liquid once it’s reserved? This is the recipe for the beef tips shepherds pie.

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    • Donya

      February 12, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      Hey Denny. It might have been unclear in the recipe but in the “notes,” I say use the reserved liquid to add back to the mashed potatoes to get the consistency that you like. I hope this helps. What a great idea to use this potatoes for the Shepherd’s Pie! I never even thought of that. I hope you like both recipes.
      XO,
      ~Donya

      Reply

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