A Healthier Shepherd’s Pie
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb. lean ground lamb or turkey
1 yellow onion or 2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 Tbsp. dried thyme
1⁄2 cup dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir (optional)
1 cup broth (beef, chicken or vegetable)
2 tbsp tomato paste
11⁄2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cup frozen peas and carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
2 12-ounce bag frozen cauliflower
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish — chives, chopped
Spray oil
Instructions
Step 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground meat and separate while cooking. Add olive oil, then add onions and garlic. Stir until cooked and fragrant.
Step 2
Sprinkle flour on top and stir. This should thicken the mixture. Pour over broth, add tomato paste, Worcestershire, wine if using, and thyme. Stir until well-combined.
Step 3
Add frozen veggies and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Boil the cauliflower in a pot, with enough water to cover it, until soft throughout, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil to medium-low. Once the oil is hot, add garlic, thyme and shallots. Cook until garlic is golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
Step 7
Drain the water from the pot of cauliflower. Remove as much water as possible using pressing motions as this will make the topping denser and creamier.
Step 8
Pour the oil mixture of shallot, garlic and thyme over the cauliflower in the pot. Add parmesan, salt and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender. Stir in butter.
Step 9
If using a blender or food processor, add cauliflower, oil mixture, parmesan, salt and pepper, and blend.
Step 10
Garnish with fresh chopped chives and thyme.
Step 11
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 12
Transfer meat mixture to a deep pie dish or casserole dish. On top, scoop the mashed cauliflower. Spray with spray oil then bake for 30 minutes, until top is golden.
Step 13
Garnish with chopped chives and thyme. Serve with asparagus or broccoli for a full meal.
