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Shepherd’s Pie, Lightened Up Recipe

Shepherd's Pie, Lightened Up Recipe
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This lightened-up Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a comforting classic made healthier with lean ground beef, lots of veggies, and a creamy mashed potato topping. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!

Ingredients

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Mashed Potatoes:

  • 1–1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (peeled, diced)
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Paprika, for sprinkling

Filling:

  • 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (diced)
  • 8 ounces mushrooms (diced)
  • 10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, peas, green beans, baby lima beans)
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or use GF flour)
  • 1 cup fat-free beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon freshly rosemary leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly thyme leaves (chopped)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Boil potatoes in a medium pot of salted water until cooked and soft.
  2. Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, heat a large deep skillet over high heat and brown the meat, season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5 minutes. When cooked, set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms and celery and sauté on medium heat about 5 to 7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the frozen vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, cooked meat and mix well. Whisk together the beef broth and flour then pour over the meat. Cover and simmer on low about 8-10 minutes, until the meat is tender and thickened.
  6. Spread the meat on the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika.
  7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, then place under the broiler 1 to 2 minutes until the potatoes turn golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can customize the vegetable mix based on your preferences.
  • Feel free to add grated cheese on top before baking for an extra decadent touch.

Nutrition

Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Lightened Up, Healthy Comfort Food, Ground Beef Recipe

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