Organic Shepherd’s Pie
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This healthy twist creates an Organic Shepherd’s Pie makes this nostalgic dinner something you can eat all the time! I use ghee and vegetable stock to make a creamy mashed potato topping that covers a mix of ground beef, ground pork, spices, corn, and peas.
If you’re looking for more easy dinner recipes, check out my Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Pot Pie, or my Butter Parmesan Pasta.
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What is Shepherd's Pie?
Shepherd's Pie is a savory pie made up of seasoned ground beef that's topped with mashed potatoes. It can include vegetables like corn, peas, onions, carrots or even other veggies. You can make this simple dish in a pie dish or even in a casserole dish.
This Organic Shepherd’s Pie is an easy dinner recipe to make that is incredibly good! I use organic ingredients in this savory pie so you can feel good about enjoying this dish anytime your craving hits.
The best part about this Shepherd’s Pie recipe is you can add in any veggies you want! I use the traditional veggies of corn and peas along with a mix of Organic Prairie Grassfed Ground Beef and Organic Prairie Pork and top it with homemade mashed potatoes! I created this recipe with my friends at Organic Prairie using their delicious organic meat!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Comfort Food Classic: Shepherd's Pie is the epitome of comfort food, with its rich and savory layers of seasoned meat and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes, providing a warm and satisfying meal.
Nutritionally Balanced: Packed with protein from the meat, fiber from the vegetables, and carbs from the potatoes, this savory pie offers a well-rounded, nutritious meal that can keep you full and energized. This is a great dinner after a long day enjoying the outdoors.
Organic Ingredients: I use organic ingredients in this easy homemade Shepherd's Pie recipe making this even healthier as it's made with organic grassfed beef.
Ingredients & Health Benefits
- Russet Potatoes: Organic Russet potatoes have vitamin C, fiber, potassium and more.
- Vegetable Stock: I use Kettle & Fire Organic Vegetable Stock (use code MIMIBAKESPHOTOS for 20% off)!
- Ghee: I use Organic Valley Ghee but you could use butter if you prefer too.
- Parsley: I love Frontier Co-Op Organic Parsley. This herb contians vitamins A, C, and K, folate, and iron!
- Rosemary: Frontier Co-Op Organic Rosemary is my favorite and rosemary has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Thyme: Frontier Co-Op Organic Thyme is one of my favorite herbs, I love the flavor it brings to this dish. Thyme is also known to help improve digestive health.
- Garlic Powder: Frontier Co-Op Organic Garlic Powder gives flavor to this dish and it also can boost your immune system.
- Ground Beef: Grassfed organic beef is the best option, I use Organic Prairie Grassfed Ground Beef. Grassfed beef is leaner and it contains more than six times the omega-3s of regular beef!
- Ground Pork: I use Organic Prairie Ground Pork which is the best organic pork!
- Yellow Onion: I love using organic yellow onion for flavor, plus it's loaded with antioxidants and contains anticancer compounds!
- Sweet Corn: You can use fresh organic corn cut off the cobb or you can use organic canned corn. Buying organic corn is incredibly important as corn is one of the vegetables that usually contains GMO's.
- Peas: You can use fresh or frozen organic peas, either works! Peas have many vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and protein so they bring a lot to this dish!
Tools Needed
- 3-Quart Pot: I use a 3-quart pot to boil the potatoes.
- Cast Iron Skillet: You'll need a cast iron skillet to cook the ground beef.
- Mixing Bowl: You'll need a mixing bowl to mix up the filling.
- 9-inch Pie Pan: You'll need a 9-inch pie pan to bake this Shepherd's Pie in. You can also use a casserole dish as well.
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
First step is to boil the potatoes to get them ready to make mashed potatoes. Chop potatoes into chunks that are about 3 inches. Add to a medium pot and fill with water. Put over medium/high heat and boil, covering with a lid. Boil until potatoes are soft when poked with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain off water.
Step 2
Add the vegetable stock and ¼ cup of ghee to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher until you have a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Once potatoes are mashed, set aside.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 4
To make the filling: In a large bowl, add the sea salt, black pepper, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder and mix together. Add the ground beef and pork and mix together.
Step 5
In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and the diced onions. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until onions become fragrant. Add in the meat and break up with a spatula. Continue to cook until meat is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to a 9-inch pie pan or dish.
Step 6
Add the corn and potatoes to the meat and mix together. Top with the mashed potatoes. Bake for 20 to 25 minute or until the mashed potatoes are slightly golden brown on top.
FAQ's
Yes, feel free to substitute with any veggies you have in the fridge.
If you are corn-free you can use carrots in place of corn!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
You can reheat in the microwave.
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Organic Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 pound Russet potatoes
- ¼ cup vegetable stock
- 5 tablespoons Organic Valley Ghee
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ pound Organic Prairie Ground Beef
- ½ pound Organic Prairie Ground Pork
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 15 ounces corn (off the cobb or canned)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- To make the topping: Chop potatoes into chunks that are about 3 inches. Add to a medium pot and fill with water. Put over medium/high heat and boil, covering with a lid. Boil until potatoes are soft when poked with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain off water.
- Add the vegetable stock and ¼ cup of ghee to the potatoes and mash with a potato masher until you have a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Once potatoes are mashed, set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- To make the filling: In a large bowl, add the sea salt, black pepper, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and garlic powder and mix together. Add the ground beef and pork and mix together.
- In a large skillet, add 1 tablespoon of ghee and the diced onions. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until onions become fragrant. Add in the meat and break up with a spatula. Continue to cook until meat is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to a 9-inch pie pan or dish.
- Add the corn and potatoes to the meat and mix together. Top with the mashed potatoes. Bake for 20 to 25 minute or until the mashed potatoes are slightly golden brown on top.
- Serve immediately.
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