Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie is one of all-time family favorite casserole recipes. This Shepherd’s Pie is made with lean ground beef, plenty of veggies, and a smart ingredient in the topping. That’s a great comfort dish for a family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
	
    	
		Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
 
    
 
For the Topping:
- 1 lb potatoes ~2 large, peeled, diced
- 1 lb cauliflower florets (~1 small head)
- 2 Tbsp. 20g butter
- 1/2 cup 120g plain Greek yogurt
- salt to taste
For the Filling:
- 2 Tbsp. 15g olive oil
- 2 medium onion ~120g, chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped or minced
- 1 ½ lb. 690g lean ground beef, 90% lean
- 2 cups 240g frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup 240g diced tomatoes
- 1 cup 240g beef broth
- 1 tsp. dried herbs or Italian seasonings
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, place the potatoes and cauliflower florets. Cover them with water, bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes and cauliflower are tender, about 12-15 minutes. 
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF. 
- In a large cast iron pan or ovenproof skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently until the onions are lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. 
- Add the ground beef and cook and stir, breaking up the larger pieces, until browned. Season with herbs, salt, and pepper. 
- Add the mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Simmer, stirring occasionally for 5-8 minutes. 
- To finish the topping, drain the cooked potatoes with cauliflower. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and Greek yogurt. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt. 
- Spoon the mashed potatoes with cauliflower over the meat filling in the cast iron pan (or skillet), spreading it into an even layer. 
- Bake uncovered until the top is golden, about 25-30 minutes. 
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy! 
How Many Calories in Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
| Calories (per 1 serve, 245g): 333 kcal | Calories (per 100g ): 135 kcal | 
| Fat: 15.1 g | Fat: 6.1 g | 
| Carbohydrates: 23.1 g | Carbohydrates: 9.4 g | 
| Protein: 25.8 g | Protein: 10.5 g | 
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