Low Calorie Shepherds Pie Recipes

THE BEST SHEPHERD'S PIE RECIPE {LOW CALORIE!}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° and lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil.
• Add the potatoes to large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat a large pan over medium heat, and spray with olive oil. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add ground beef to the pan with the onions and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Add in vegetables, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and mix together.
• Mix in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
• When the potatoes are done cooking, reserve a cup of potato water (use a coffee cup to dip in and remove water) and set aside.
• Drain the potatoes and add back to the pot. Add in 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, almond milk, Greek Yogurt and 1/8 cup of the potato water. Mash with a potato masher, adding more potato water as needed to thin the potatoes.
• In an even layer, spread the beef and vegetables mixture in the prepared casserole dish.
• Spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the ground beef. And sprinkle the top with cheese.
• Move to the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until browned and bubbling. If necessary, broil for the last 2 minutes to help brown the potatoes.

LOW CALORIE SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• There are several great recipes here on Food for mashed cauliflower, pick your favorite.
• dice vegetables to 1/2" long pieces.
• brown ground chuck and add your favorite seasonings (I use salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic.
• Blind bake one pie shell for 8 minutes at 350°F.
• combine above ingredients in a bowl then transfer to baked pie shell and cover with second pie shell removing metal plate.
• cover outer edge of shells with aluminum foil.
• bake at 375F for 45 minutes then remove foil from edges and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
• slice and enjoy.

LOW FAT SHEPHERD'S PIE!

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or wok, saute carrots and onion in oil on medium-low heat until soft (about 10 minutes).
• Turn heat up to medium, and add in ground beef. Cook until no longer pink.
• Add in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, peas, and spices. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
• While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in potatoes. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain water, add in butter and milk, and mash with a potato masher.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Pour meat and vegetable mixture into a 13x9 casserole baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
• Bake in oven for about 20 minutes until potato topping begins to golden up.