Description
Make a comforting, gluten-free version of classic Shepherd’s Pie using lean meat and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground lamb or beef
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3 large carrots, medium dice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Gluten Free Worcestershire sauce (omit for paleo/W30)
- 2 cups gluten free beef stock
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp butter or vegan margarine
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion and carrots for 3 – 4 minutes.
- Add the ground lamb or beef and brown over medium heat, stirring constantly. Spoon off excess fat if needed.
- Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, then cook for a few more minutes.
- Add the beef stock, bring to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Heat your oven to 350F.
- After 20 minutes, uncover the pan and continue to cook for 20 more minutes.
- Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch or arrowroot with three tablespoons of cold water in a cup until well combined.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add half of the starch mixture to the meat, stirring to prevent lumps. Add the rest if the mixture needs more thickening.
- While the meat cooks, boil the peeled potatoes in slightly salted water for 10-15 minutes until soft. Drain the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes together with the butter.
- Put the cooked meat mixture into an ovenproof dish. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them out with a fork. Add shredded cheese on top if you choose.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the top colors and the gravy leaks slightly around the edges.
Notes
- You need an 8×8 oven proof dish for baking.
- For Whole30, omit butter and cheese, and do not use Worcestershire sauce.
- For Paleo, omit Worcestershire sauce; you may add butter and cheese if it fits your plan.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
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