Shepherds Pie by Lehua Kalima

Bringing comfort food to the islands, this Hawaiian-style Shepherd’s Pie from local music icon Lehua Kalima blends classic flavors with a local twist. Layered with seasoned ground beef, sweet corn, rich gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and melted cheddar cheese, it’s a beloved dish perfect for family gatherings or potlucks. Inspired by home-style cooking and community traditions, this recipe is easy to make and full of aloha.

For more local comfort food recipes, explore our collection of island favorites. And while you’re cooking, enjoy the sounds of Lehua Kalima and Na Leo Pilimehana, celebrating decades of Hawaiian music.

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Shepherds Pie by Lehua Kalima

When you have a conversation about Hawaiian Music you have to mention Na Leo Pilimehana. One third of the super group is Lehua Kalima whom we were lucky enough to get in the kitchen this week.

One of my favorite songs from her is Flying with Angels that has become one of Hawaii’s most popular songs. I first met Lehua after they won the famous high school talent competition Brown Bags to Stardom.

I was still in high school but was able to attend one of their radio interviews as I just started my radio career. I had the opportunity to do a few Motherʻs Day shows with them and was honored to host some of their concerts. Today Lehua makes a KS tradition, Shepards Pie.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings 12 Serves

Calories 313 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 lbs hamburger brown and drain
• 2 cans corn drained
• 2 packages brown gravy mix 2 cups water or can use ready made bottled brown gravy
• 1 container mushrooms sliced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• Mashed potatoes follow box directions to make for 12 (water, butter, milk and salt needed for that)
• 2 cups Shredded mild cheddar cheese one 16 oz. Kraft Package

Instructions

 

• Brown Hamburger in a large pot – when brown drain oil and add in sliced mushrooms and drained corn, salt and pepper.
• While browning hamburger – boil water, butter and salt to make Mashed potatoes following package directions – when it comes to a boil  – take off stove, add milk and mashed potatoes and mix – better to have creamier consistency so can add extra milk and/or butter so its creamier. 
• While that is happening – you can also start your brown gravy – in a small saucepan on the stove mix the two packets of brown gravy with 2 cups of water and whisk often.  Take off the stove when it is thick. 
• After the hamburger is browned and mushrooms are softened – add in about ¾ of the brown gravy you made.  Mix it all together then place that whole mixture in a ½ size aluminum pan.  Spread evenly.  Then top with mashed potatoes evenly to cover.  After that spread the shredded cheddar cheese on top.  Place in a 375 degree oven for about 5-8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.  
• Take out of the oven and serve – add extra brown gravy you reserved on top of each portion if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 408mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 452IUVitamin B1: 0.1mgVitamin B5: 2mgVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Lehua Kalima recipe, Hawaiian comfort food, Shepherd’s Pie, Na Leo Pilimehana, KS tradition recipe, Hawaiian casserole, local Hawaiian dish, Flying with Angels

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