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Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Enjoy simple, delicious, comfort food! This Shepherd’s Pie recipe is made with ground beef or lamb, sautéed vegetables and topped with mashed potatoes, then baked in the oven to crispy, creamy, savory perfection. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s unbelievably easy and oh so cozy!
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Why We Love It
Did I mention this is a Paleo and Whole30 compliant Shepherd’s Pie? I included an easy Keto / Low Carb adaptation below, too! Oh and by the way, it uses just one pan for easy clean up!
If there’s one thing I want when the cold weather sets in, it’s comfort food. I used to think that would mean lot of cheese, bread, and the eventual “ugh” feeling, but now I see that it doesn’t have to!
Like my Irish Vegetable Soup, this is one St. Patrick’s Day recipe you’ll make year round!
There are many, many super comforting, cozy recipes that can be easily adapted to meet Whole30 and Paleo restrictions. That means I can experience all the happy feelings of my favorite foods, like this Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie, and still feel like a rock star!
Some of my favorite healthy comfort food recipes? Classic Pot Roast, Orange Sesame Chicken and Broccoli, and Bacon Cheeseburger Nachos.
Ingredients
Ingredients Notes:
- To keep it Whole30: Use either green peas or green beans, use a compatible broth, and make sure there’s no dairy in your potatoes. I make my mashed potatoes with ghee and almond milk, so we’re all good!
- To make it Keto/Low Carb: Omit the carrots and top with cauliflower mash instead of potatoes, then sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of full-fat cheese.
- Traditionally, Cottage Pie is made with beef and Shepherd’s Pie is made with lamb. But honestly, that’s where the majority of the differences lie. In America, the names are pretty interchangeable. And while I love lamb (just check out my Italian Lamb Meatballs recipe!), ground beef is a little easier to come by in most grocery stores. If you want to get really fancy, try this Venison Shepherds Pie.
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the ground beef in an oven safe skillet.
Step 2: Add the vegetables and sauté together with the beef.
Step 3: Add the stock, tomato paste, and seasonings.
Step 4: Spread mashed potatoes on top (or cauliflower mash).
Step 5: Bake until bubbly & enjoy!
I told you it was easy, didn’t I? Now if you somehow have leftovers, just transfer them to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
More Healthy Dinners
- Egg Roll in a Bowl Skillet
- Swedish Meatballs
- Classic Pot Roast
And if you’re planning for a Whole30, be sure to take a look at my monthly Whole30 Meal Plan (with weekly printable shopping lists)!
I’d love to hear about your experience making this recipe!
Please leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @cookathomemom.
Easy Shepherd’s Pie (Whole30, Gluten Free, Paleo)
Super simple and delicious comfort food, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner on a chilly night!
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Irish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 553kcal
Author Laura Miner
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Equipment
Oven Safe Skillet
Ingredients
Beef & Vegetable Filling
- 1 lb ground beef or substitute ground lamb
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 cup green beans
- 1/2 onion about 1/2 cup diced
- 1 rib celery
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 3/4 cup beef stock
- 1 teaspoons coconut aminos
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons thyme
- 1/4 teaspoons oregano
Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 lbs russet potatoes about 6-7 medium potatoes
- 1/3 cup coconut milk full fat
- 2 Tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons pepper
- 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
Prep the Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 400F.
Dice the onion, carrots and celery. Mince the garlic. Cut the green beans into 1/2 inch pieces.
Cook the Potatoes
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into 2 inch cubes.
Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are cooked and softened enough that you can easily stab them with a fork.
Transfer to a large bowl, add the coconut cream, ghee, and salt and pepper. Use a potato masher or hand mixer to blend only until smooth (be careful not to over-mix). Add more coconut milk if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
Cook the Filling
Meanwhile, heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking apart as it cooks, for about 3-4 minutes.
Add the onion, carrot, celery, green beans, and garlic, and saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the beef stock, tomato paste, herbs, and salt. Saute together for another 2-3 minutes.
Spread the mashed potatoes evenly on top of the mixture (I like to leave a little open space on the edges so it bubbles over a tiny bit. Those crispy pieces are my favorite bites!).
Bake & Serve
Bake in the oven for 15-18 minutes or until the potatoes begin to get crispy on top.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle wtih fresh thyme and fresh cracked black pepper. Divide among four plates and serve!
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Notes
For a Keto Shepherd’s Pie: Omit the carrots and top with cauliflower mash instead of the potatoes, then sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of full fat cheddar cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 904mg | Potassium: 1695mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8000IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 5mg
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