Description
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie is a wholesome twist on a classic comfort dish, brimming with lean meat and vibrant vegetables topped with creamy olive oil mashed potatoes. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe makes it accessible for various dietary needs, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes
- 1 pound ground lamb (or beef, chicken, turkey)
- ¾ cup low-salt chicken broth (plus 1 cup for the casserole)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 carrots
- 1 large onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 small zucchinis
- 3 garlic cloves
- Frozen peas and sweet corn
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Boil diced potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain, then mash with broth, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the ground meat until browned. Remove excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining vegetables and sauté until tender. Stir in broth, tomato paste, seasonings, and return meat to the skillet; simmer.
- Assemble: Spread meat mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown. Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg