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Healthy Shepherd’s Pie

Wholesome Healthy Shepherd's Pie You'll Crave Again and Again

Enjoy this Healthy Shepherd’s Pie, a comforting dish that's guilt-free and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 256
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 2 cups Russet Potatoes Any potato can work; Yukon Gold is a great alternative.
  • 2 cups Cauliflower Florets Can replace potatoes for a lower-carb version.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional but recommended; can substitute with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitutes include avocado oil, melted butter, or ghee.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can swap with ground beef or chicken; leftover turkey also works well.
  • 1 medium Diced Onion Use shallots as an alternative for milder flavor.
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 2 medium Diced Carrots Frozen carrots can be used; just ensure they are thawed and drained.
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth Any broth (beef or vegetable) can be used; aim for low or no salt options.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can omit if unavailable, though this will alter taste.
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Other vegetables like green beans can be included for variety.
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn Other vegetables like green beans can be included for variety.

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • large pot
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Shepherd’s Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a casserole dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add peeled, chopped russet potatoes along with cauliflower florets. Cook for about 10 minutes until both are soft and fork-tender. Drain and mash with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, chicken broth, and grated Parmesan.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Add diced onions, garlic, and carrots, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in salt, pepper, dried rosemary, thyme, low sodium chicken broth, and tomato paste to the turkey mixture. Also add frozen peas and corn, let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Spread the turkey filling across the bottom of the greased casserole dish, then layer the creamy potato-cauliflower mash on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Drain cooked potatoes and cauliflower thoroughly before mashing to avoid a watery topping. Consider using fresh herbs to elevate the flavor.

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