Shepherd’s Pie

Transform your dinner routine with this Shepherd’s Pie! This hearty, comforting dish packs a nutritious punch with its blend of lean beef, mixed vegetables, and cheesy mashed potatoes. It’s easy to assemble and customizable – feel free to swap in your favorite proteins or veggies. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this crowd-pleaser will have everyone asking for seconds!

Cooking Tip

Sub any type of protein like beans, tofu, chicken etc. Try using sweet potatoes for a sweeter twist!

Yield10 cups

Serving size1 cup

Dietary preferencesDiabetes Friendly, Gluten Free

Ingredients

2 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup non-fat or 1% milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tsp onion powder
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 tsp or 1 cube beef bullion
3 tbsp flour
1 cup water

Directions

Put diced potatoes in saucepan; add enough water to barely cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until soft (about 15 minutes).
Drain potatoes and mash. Stir in milk, cheese, salt and pepper; set mixture aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Brown meat in a large skillet. Add onion powder. Stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add vegetables, bouillon and water. Cook 5 minutes until bubbly.
Spoon vegetable mixture into 8 inch square baking dish. Spread potato mixture over vegetable/meat mixture.
Bake 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

180Calories

4 Total Fat (g)

2Saturated Fat (g)

350Sodium (mg)

22Carbs (g)

3 Dietary Fiber (g)

14Protein (g)

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP.

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