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Classic Shepherd's Pie

Classic Shepherd's Pie with a bit of a healthy twist. Ground lamb or beef cooked in a savory simmering gravy sauce. Fresh vegetables and topped with a layer of creamy and rich mashed potatoes. Baked until a golden crust is reached. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Irish
Keyword Classic Shepherd's Pie
Servings 6 servings
Calories 468 kcal
Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

Potato Topping

  • 2 lbs yellow potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1.5 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

Pie Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 5 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1.5 tsp pink sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Start by rinsing and peeling potatoes. Cut them into fourths and place them in a large pot. Fill pot with enough water to cover the potatoes to the top. Place pot on stove top and turn heat to high. Allow potatoes to come to a boil and keep boiling until they become soft and tender.

  2. While potatoes are boiling; peel and dice carrots, dice onion and mince garlic. Place a large skillet or pan on stovetop. Add oil and bring to heat on medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions, and saute for 2 minutes.

  3. Toss in diced carrots and continue to sautee for another 3-5 minutes until carrots start to soften. While carrots are sauteeing, sprinkle with spices and herbs; dried oregano, dried rosemary, pink sea salt and black pepper. Continue sauteeing to mix spices and herbs with veggies.

  4. Using your hards, crumble ground beef as you toss it over sauteed veggies. Use a spatula to toss beef with veggies. Stir in tomato paste and continue cooking until beef browns.

  5. Once beef has cooked through most of the way, pour in beef broth and red wine. Allow for broth and wine to simmer on high for 5-7 minutes. Once most of the liquid has evaporated, turn heat off and mix in peas. Set aside.

  6. As beef brown, keep an eye on potatoes. Make sure they don't ever cook because they will be too mushy. Once ready, drain potatoes and place them on a large bowl. Use a potato masher and slightly mash potatoes. Add butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mash a little more, then start slowly pouring milk in and you continue to mash the potatoes. Keep mashing potatoes until creamy consitancy has been reached.

  7. Preheat oven at 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish or pan with a bit of oil or butter. Add cooked beef and veggies using a spatula to even them out throughout the dish. Use a spoon and dollop mashed potatoes over beef. Use a clean spatula to evenly spread the mashed potatoes over the beef. Make sure the beef is evenly coated with the potatoes.

  8. Bake for 35 minutes.

  9. Remove pie from the oven and set it on stove or countertop. Allow pie to cool down for a bit. Use a spatula to cut into the pie and take out servings. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Classic Shepherd's Pie
Amount per Serving
Calories
468
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
90
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
1450
mg
63
%
Potassium
 
1126
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
 
36
g
12
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
4629
IU
93
%
Vitamin C
 
39
mg
47
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.