Shepherd's Pie - All the Taste, Lower Fat! Recipe

Name: Shepherd's Pie - All the Taste, Lower Fat!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered; 1 teaspoon margarine; 1 tablespoon light cream; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 11 14 ounces lean ground beef; 1 onion, diced; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water; ¼ cup ketchup; 2 beef bouillon cubes (mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water, or 2 packets of Beef OXO mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water); 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 (14 ounce) canned vegetables (your choice, corn, green beans, carrots, peas, etc...); 1 cup light cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 teaspoon margarine
1 tablespoon light cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
11 14 ounces lean ground beef
1 onion, diced
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
¼ cup ketchup
2 beef bouillon cubes (mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water, or 2 packets of Beef OXO mixed in 3/4 cup boiling water)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 (14 ounce) canned vegetables (your choice, corn, green beans, carrots, peas, etc...)
1 cup light cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
3
Add potatoes and cook until tender.
4
Drain and mash.
5
Mix in butter, cream and first amount of salt and papper.
6
Brown ground beef and onions, drain fat.
7
Sprinkle with pepper and garlic powder.
8
Mix cornstarch and water together and add to beef mixture, cook 1 minute.
9
Add ketchup, beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Mix the veggies into the ground beef mixture and spread in an even layer on the bottom of a casserole dish.
11
Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
12
Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13
Bake additional 10 minutes if cooking from fridge.

1086

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered, 1 teaspoon margarine, 1 tablespoon light cream, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Shepherd's Pie - All the Taste, Lower Fat! falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shepherd's Pie - All the Taste, Lower Fat!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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