The Best Classic Shepherd’s Pie – Rich ground beef and Hearty vegetables in a delicious gravy sauce topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, all baked to bubbly perfection. It’s kind of what comfort food dreams are made of, at least in my opinion.
There are so many reasons why this Classic Shepherd’s Pie dish is so wonderful:
A perfect comfort meal for any time of the year. It’s quite filling with plentiful sources of good quality carbs, protein, and fat.
Meal prep goodness. It’s wonderful reheated throughout the week.
It’s customizable. If you aren’t into white potatoes., you could alternate with sweet potatoes. If you want to use ground chicken or turkey instead, you can!
It is gluten free & dairy free
What Ingredients are in the Gluten & Dairy Free Classic Shepherd’s Pie:
Grass Fed Ground Beef
Yellow Potatoes
Vegetables: Onions, Carrots, Peas, & Corn
Bone Broth
Worchestire Sauce
Tomato Paste
Seasonings: Rosemary & Thyme
Secret ingredient: Cashew Cream for your dairy free mashed potatoes!
It can be made in a cast iron pot or a ceramic pot, any kitchen pot or pan that is oven safe.
Recipe Substitutions And Notes
You can use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
Sweet potatoes or russet can be used in place of yellow potatoes.
It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You’re going to absolutely love this paleo shepherd’s pie, and I cannot wait for you to try it! Be sure to let me know if you get to trying it… your feedback means the world to me.
1/2Craw, unroasted, unsalted cashews + 1/2 C water
Instructions
Preaheat Oven to 425.
Place the potatoes in a pot on the stove and cover with cold water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cook for 13-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft when pierced with a fork.
Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium/high heat and add one tbsp of ghee.
When it’s hot, add chopped onion and for about 5-7 minutes, or until the onions are soft and caramelized. Add chopped carrots and cook for additional 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds to release the aroma.
Add beef and cook for , about 8-10 minutes. Then rosemary, thyme, worchestire & tomato paste, stir, and cook for a minute or two.
Coat mixture with arrow root powder, then add in the beef broth. Stir and bring to the boil. simmer for about 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
Add the frozen peas and stir together. Turn off the stove and use the back of your spatula to flatten the meat mixture into a single layer.
In a blender, combine the cashews + 1/2 C of water. Blend until smooth. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return to the pot. Add the cashew cream, ghee, salt and pepper and mash until creamy. If extra liquid is needed, add in a few tablespoons of bone broth.
Dollop the mashed potatoes on top of the meat and use a spoon or spatula to spread it flat to the edges. If desired, create texture in the potato topping with a spoon or fork.
Bake the Shepherd's pie until slightly golden, about 25-30 minutes. You can broil the top for 1-2 minutes as well.
November 4, 2021
