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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 and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes and cauliflower.

Ingredients

Potatoes and Cauliflower

  • 3 pieces 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 (finely diced)
  • 1½ salt salt
  • 8 ounce cremini mushrooms (minced)
  • 1 carrot peeled and finely diced
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2½ tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary (chopped)
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
  • Boil potatoes and cauliflower until fork-tender, then mash with milk, butter, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Saute onions, mushrooms, and carrots in olive oil; add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and rosemary; simmer 8-10 minutes. Add peas.
  • Spread mashed vegetables over the beef mixture in a skillet, smoothing the top.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden; optionally broil for 2-3 minutes. Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a sharp knife to mince mushrooms for even cooking.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef, Healthy, Shepherd's Pie