Savory Shepherd’s Pie

This comforting vegetarian shepherd's pie features a robust filling of kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered with savory herbs and Worcestershire sauce. The rich, chunky vegetable mixture is crowned with a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes infused with garlic, basil, and butter. Baked until golden and bubbly, the crisp potato topping contrasts beautifully with the tender, flavorful filling underneath. It is a satisfying, home-style meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling

Cuisine: British

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 441

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This comforting vegetarian shepherd's pie features a robust filling of kidney beans, corn, and tomatoes simmered with savory herbs and Worcestershire sauce. The rich, chunky vegetable mixture is crowned with a layer of fluffy mashed potatoes infused with garlic, basil, and butter. Baked until golden and bubbly, the crisp potato topping contrasts beautifully with the tender, flavorful filling underneath. It is a satisfying, home-style meal perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.

Directions

1
Peel and quarter potatoes.
2
Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water for 20-25 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain potatoes well.
4
Mash potatoes with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer on low speed.
5
In a small saucepan, cook garlic and dried basil in butter or margarine for 15 seconds.
6
Add the garlic-butter mixture and salt to the mashed potatoes.
7
Gradually beat in enough milk to make the potatoes light and fluffy.
8
Set the mashed potatoes aside.
9
In a medium saucepan, cook onion and carrot in hot oil until the onion is tender but not brown.
10
Stir in kidney beans, tomatoes, frozen vegetables, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.
11
Heat the filling mixture until bubbly.
12
Transfer the vegetable mixture to an 8x8x2" square baking pan.
13
Drop mashed potatoes in 4 mounds over the vegetable mixture.
14
Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and, if desired, paprika.
15
Bake, uncovered, in a 375F (191°C) oven for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and cheese begins to brown.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 441kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.6g34%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 1mg1%
Sodium 5215mg218%
Total Carbohydrate 55.6g19%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g31%
Sugars 8.4g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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