Shepherd’s Pie
Vanessa
December 24, 2024
easy
❤️ Why You’ll Love It:
- Quick & Budget-Friendly: Uses leftover mashed potatoes and pantry staples.
- Ultimate Comfort Food: Warm, hearty, and perfect for cozy evenings.
- Kid-Approved: A great way to sneak in some extra veggies.
- Healthy & Flexible: Swap in lean turkey or plant-based meat and load up on colorful vegetables!
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Ingredients
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| MEAT FILLING: | |
| Olive oil (a drizzle) | |
| 1 cup yellow onion, chopped | |
| 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey, lamb, or plant-based alternative) | |
| 2 tsp dried parsley | |
| 1 tsp dried rosemary | |
| ½ tsp salt + pepper | |
| 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce | |
| 2 garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1 tbsp whole wheat flour | |
| 2 tbsp tomato paste | |
| 1 cup low-sodium beef broth | |
| 1 carrot, diced | |
| ½ cup peas or chopped green beans (optional for extra veggies) |
TOPPING:
| • Leftover mashed potatoes (or fresh, if you’re feeling fancy!) |
Directions
1.
Sauté the veggies:
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and carrots; cook for 5 minutes until softened. Toss in peas or green beans if using.
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2.
Brown the meat:
Add the ground beef (or turkey/lamb/plant-based) to the skillet. Season with parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and minced garlic; cook for 1 minute.
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3.
Create the sauce:
Sprinkle in the flour and mix well. Add the tomato paste, stirring to coat everything. Slowly pour in the beef broth and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
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4.
Assemble and bake:
Spread the meat mixture evenly into a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes (or mashed potato-cauliflower mix), smoothing it with a spatula.
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5.
Bake:
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and bubbling around the edges.
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Notes
Healthy Suggestions Summary:
• Lean Protein: Use ground turkey or plant-based options for a lighter, heart-healthy filling.
• More Veggies: Add peas, green beans, or spinach for extra nutrients.
• Lighten the Topping: Mix potatoes with cauliflower or sweet potatoes for a lower-carb, vitamin-packed alternative.
• Low Sodium: Use low-sodium broth and tomato paste.
Chef’s Note: It’s so delicious, you might not have leftovers!
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