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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A nutritious twist on the classic comfort food, combining lean beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes and cauliflower.

Ingredients

Potatoes and Cauliflower

  • 3 pcs russet potatoes (peeled and quartered)
  • 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Vegetables and Beef

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (finely diced)
  • 1½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms (minced)
  • 1 carrot carrot (peeled and finely diced)
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions 

  • Boil potatoes and cauliflower until fork tender, then drain.
  • Mash potatoes and cauliflower with milk, butter, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Saute onions, mushrooms, and carrots in olive oil; add ground beef and brown.
  • Add broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and rosemary; simmer 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in peas, top with mashed potatoes, and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.

Notes

Let the pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to set.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Healthy, Shepherd's Pie