Organic Shepherd’s Pie


Winter Lunch & Dinner No Seed Oils Eggless Gluten Free High Altitude Fall | Published March 16, 2023 by Mimi Council

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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 nostalgic 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 mixture 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.

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I was first introduced to the concept of Shephard’s Pie in fifth grade. I had just moved from Chicago to Michigan, and I was forced into a new school and had to make new friends. And, then on top of that, the fifth grade did something called “Fifth Grade Camp” where you went away to a wilderness camp in the woods for a week to do team building activities with your classmates.

Now, if you know me personally, then you know this was not my cup of tea at all! Group activities, on top of terrible dining hall food, on top of sharing bathrooms and showers with strangers — no thank you. Needless to say, I was pretty miserable and my camp experience was not one for the books. I could not wait to go home, even if home was a suburb in Michigan and not my comforting house in Chicago. It gave me some perspective, I guess you could say, haha.

But, on the last day of camp, we were all given foil packets and we could add ground beef, veggies and potatoes to them. We heated them up over the open flame outside. Mine contained ground beef, corn, and potatoes. And that’s how I figured out what Shepherd’s Pie was. It was a diamond in the rough of my fifth grade camp experience, and it was the only positive thing a I remember about the entire trip, haha!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This Organic Shepherd’s Pie is an easy dinner recipe to make that is incredibly good! I use organic and mindful ingredients in this classic comfort food so you can feel good about enjoying this dish anytime your craving hits.

The best part about this easy homemade 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!

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, shepherd's 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!
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Tools Needed

3-Quart Pot

Cast Iron Skillet (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order!)

9-inch Pie Pan

Mixing Bowl

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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

Can I use different veggies?

Yes, feel free to substitute with any veggies you have in the fridge.

What can I use in place of corn?

If you are corn-free you can use carrots in place of corn!

How should I store this?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How should I reheat this?

You can reheat in the microwave.

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Organic Shepherd's Pie

Mimi Council
Try this nostalgic recipe for Organic Shepherd's Pie that uses organic grassfed ground beef for a healthier take on this classic comfort food!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Makes 6 servings
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

Topping

  • 1 pound Russet potatoes
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • 5 tablespoons Organic Valley Ghee
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Filling

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.

Notes

High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
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