Dinner

Healthy Shepherds Pie

A cozy gut-healthy twist on a classic comfort food! This Shepherds Pie is made with wholesome ingredients, featuring seasoned ground meat, a hearty mix of vegetables, and topped with creamy mashed potatoes that are elevated with garlic and raw cheddar. Gluten-free and nourishing, it’s the perfect wholesome dinner to warm up any night.

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Healthy Shepherds Pie

Healthy Shepherds Pie

This Shepherds Pie is the ultimate comfort food with protein fueled filling and creamy garlic and cheese mashed potato topping.
Prep time: 30 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 55 Min

Ingredients

For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup diced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (gluten free)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or gluten free flour (for thickening)
For the Mashed Potato Topping
  • 2 lbs Yukon gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3/4 cup hand shredded raw cheddar cheese (divide- 1/2 cup to mix with potatoes and 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)
  • 3 tbsp grass fed butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Filling
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. (Tip- start boiling your potatoes right away, timing should work out to mix them while your filling is simmering).
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, celery, and carrots until softened, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms (if using) and garlic. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute, then add the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and cooked meat.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Stir in the peas and arrowroot powder to thicken the mixture.
Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato Topping
  1. Boil the potatoes and garlic cloves in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Mash the potatoes and garlic with 1/2 cup shredded cheese, butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spread the meat filling evenly in a baking dish.
  4. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading evenly (an offset icing knife works great). Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top.
  5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

480

Fat

26 g

Sat. Fat

12 g

Carbs

38 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

33 g

Sugar

5 g

Protein

24 g

Sodium

361 mg

Cholesterol

83 mg
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