Healthy-ish American Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with lamb, while Cottage Pie is made with beef. However, in the United States, both terms are often used interchangeably.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Healthy-ish American Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 4 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, carrots, peas, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper.
6. Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden and the filling is bubbling.
8. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Enjoy your healthy-ish American Shepherd's Pie!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 10g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.