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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Healthy Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
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Indulge in this Healthy Shepherd’s Pie recipe that offers a nutritious twist on a classic comfort dish. Lean ground turkey or beef combined with a medley of vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes, makes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Meat Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth

For the Mashed Potatoes:

  • 2 pounds potatoes (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or olive oil)
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Boil potatoes until tender, then mash with Greek yogurt, butter, and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Make the Meat Filling: In a skillet, cook ground turkey or beef with onion, garlic, carrots, peas, corn, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add flour and broth, simmer until thickened. Stir in peas and corn.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Spread the meat mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, create ridges, and bake until golden brown and bubbly. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Swap potatoes for mashed cauliflower or sweet potatoes for a lighter version.
  • This dish can be prepped ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • Leftovers can be reheated for up to 3 days.

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