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Cooked Shepherd's Pie with sweet potato topping

Shepherd's Pie

I love Shepherd’s Pie. It’s actually very easy to make, and a great comfort food in the winter. Not to mention the fact that it’s a great way to use up leftovers
5 from 10 votes
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Irish
Servings 6
Calories 377 kcal

Equipment

  • Pie pan, saute pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 12 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot peeled and sliced
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 3 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire  sauce*
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Have pie dish or casserole pan nearby.
  • If using store-prepared mashed potatoes, cook according to package directions and set aside.
  • When oil is hot, sauté garlic, onion, and shallot until onion becomes translucent, about 4 – 5 minutes.
  • Add meat, carrot, celery, zucchini, and Worcestershire sauce to skillet. Cook until vegetables are mostly cooked.  Drain liquid and fat from skillet.
  • Place meat and vegetables in your pie dish. Top with the mashed potatoes.
  • Cook for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

This recipe is 10 Green and Blue, or 9 Purple WW Points.
*If following a clean eating plan, substitute coconut aminos for Worcestershire sauce.
 
Keyword Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free