Shepherd’S Pie

This hearty Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground meat with a rich, savory gravy and an assortment of fresh vegetables. The filling is infused with Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and bouillon for deep, robust flavor. It is crowned with a layer of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes studded with grated Parmesan cheese, which bake to a delicious golden brown. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal, this dish delivers warm, home-style flavors in every bite. It is versatile enough to use leftover roast meat, making it a fantastic way to reduce food waste while enjoying a restaurant-quality casserole at home.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: British

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 389.2

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This hearty Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground meat with a rich, savory gravy and an assortment of fresh vegetables. The filling is infused with Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, and bouillon for deep, robust flavor. It is crowned with a layer of creamy, fluffy mashed potatoes studded with grated Parmesan cheese, which bake to a delicious golden brown. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying weeknight meal, this dish delivers warm, home-style flavors in every bite. It is versatile enough to use leftover roast meat, making it a fantastic way to reduce food waste while enjoying a restaurant-quality casserole at home.

Ingredients

2 cup Peeled potatoes, cut up
1 pound Lean ground meat *
2 cup Water
1 tablespoon Flour
2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Bouillon Cube, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Celery salt
2 tablespoon Chopped onion
1 1/2 cup Frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup Sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
2
Cook potatoes in lightly salted water just until tender.
3
Drain potatoes, reserving 3 tablespoons of the cooking liquid.
4
Mash potatoes with the reserved cooking liquid until fluffy.
5
Fold the grated Parmesan cheese into the mashed potatoes and set aside.
6
Stir-cook the ground meat in a frypan until the pinkness disappears.
7
Remove the cooked meat to a plate and remove any excess fat from the frypan.
8
Combine water, flour, Worcestershire sauce, crushed bouillon cube, and celery salt in a screw-top jar; shake until thoroughly mixed.
9
Pour the mixture into the frypan.
10
Add the chopped onion and stir-cook over medium heat for 3 minutes.
11
Add the frozen mixed vegetables, return to a boil, and stir-cook for 2 minutes.
12
Stir in the sliced mushrooms and the browned meat.
13
Continue cooking until the filling is heated through.
14
Spoon the meat and vegetable mixture into a 6-cup casserole dish.
15
Top with the potato mixture, spreading it evenly.
16
Bake in the 375F (191C) oven for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are lightly browned and the mixture is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 389.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.3g27%
Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 97.4mg33%
Sodium 213.4mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 26.4g9%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 31.2g63%

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

Note

* Use ground beef, pork, or lamb. Alternatively, use 3/4 lb. of cooked meat such as leftover roast. If using leftover meat, chop it into small pieces and omit the meat browning step.

This recipe is adapted from "Choice Cooking" by the Canadian Diabetes Association. It is designed to be balanced with 3 Protein Choices, 1 Starchy Choice, and 1 Fruit & Vegetable Choice per serving.

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