Dairy Free Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Dairy free shepherd’s pie is a hearty casserole with a savory meat and vegetable filling, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Servings people

Calories 665kcal

Author Jenna Urben

Equipment

Ingredients

For the mashed potato topping

4 potatoes roughly chopped
¼ cup olive oil or vegan butter
Salt and pepper to taste

For the beef and veggie filling

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
12 ounce frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup broth vegetable or beef
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the potato water. Return potatoes to pot. Mash potatoes with a potato masher, add olive oil, about ½ of the reserved water, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, adding more reserved water (or dairy-free milk) if needed to thin out the mashed potatoes. Once cooked, set aside.
Meanwhile, heat about a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until fragrant. Add frozen mixed veggies and let cook until just tender.
Coat beef/veggie mixture with flour. Stir in tomato paste, broth, worcestershire sauce, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cook cook over low heat until the sauce reduces and thickens to your liking.
Preheat the oven to 350F. Transfer mixture to an oil-sprayed 9x13-inch (or similar size) casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes. If desired, use a fork to create texture or ruffles in the topping.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden on the top and bubbling around the edges. Once cooked, remove from the oven, let cool for about 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

To store leftovers, let cool completely then place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat in the oven preheated to 350F. For single portions, bake for 10-15 minutes. For the whole casserole, bake for about 25 minutes, or until warmed through. Alternatively and if you're short on time, pop a portion in the microwave and heat until hot. If cooking from frozen, let thaw overnight in the fridge.

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