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A casserole dish with classic shepherd's pie with two pieces of it in individual bowls.
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Classic Shepherd's Pie {Easy + Healthy}

This Classic Shepherd's Pie is a healthy easy take on traditional comfort food. It's a freezer-friendly casserole that'll become a favourite!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white potatoes about 5-6 medium-sized potatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp sour cream optional add in for potatoes
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme or 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 cups frozen vegetables
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped, optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add potatoes, cooking for about 12-15 minutes until fork tender. Drain, then add in butter, sour cream, salt & pepper. Mash with a potato masher until roughly combined.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, then add onions, cooking for 5 minutes. Add in garlic, salt and pepper and thyme, cooking another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in flour until beef mixture is coated, then add in beef broth, Worcestershire and frozen veggies. Cook another 2 minutes until mixture thickens then remove from heat.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 casserole dish, then add beef mixture. Top with mashed potatoes, spreading across evenly. Top with cheese, then bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, top with chives if desired, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to swap out the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken or pork.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or in the oven for 10 minutes at 350° F.
Freeze the shepherd’s pie before baking for up to 3 months. Bake right from frozen for 40 minutes at 400° F.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 1106mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3585IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 4mg