Name: Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or lamb); 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup frozen peas (or chopped green beans); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup beef bone broth; 1 tbsp coconut aminos; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 3 tbsp ghee or extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup beef broth (for mashed potatoes); Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Description

A nutritious twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie, made with lean meat and topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs lean ground beef (or lamb)
1 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup frozen peas (or chopped green beans)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup beef bone broth
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp ghee or extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup beef broth (for mashed potatoes)
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes: Boil the cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash in a bowl, adding ghee and beef broth until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Meat: Heat remaining fat in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef (or lamb) and cook until browned. Remove meat and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon of fat.
Sauté the Vegetables: Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook for 8 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary, and cook for an additional minute.
Combine Everything: Return the meat to the skillet with vegetables, adding tomato paste, coconut aminos, and beef bone broth. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Add peas or green beans.
Assemble the Dish: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread mashed potatoes over the meat mixture, using a fork to create texture.
Bake the Pie: Bake for 20-25 minutes until heated through and top is golden brown. Broil for 1-2 minutes for a crispy topping.
Rest Before Serving: Allow the pie to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. You can make the filling in advance and assemble before baking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg