Shepherd’s Pie aka cottage pie is a naturally gluten free meal that is delicious, hearty, and very comforting. When I first started going gluten free, I racked my brain for all my favorite meals that were rice or potato based. This is a healthy practice to do when you start the transition to gluten free because it shows you that you do not have to be punished to eat gluten free. Some of your favorite foods that you have always enjoyed are naturally gluten free and you now can give yourself permission to eat these meals more often. This thought process really helped my mind.
What ingredients are in this recipe?
Meat vegetable mixture- I typically use ground beef however traditionally it is made with ground lamb. For the vegetables in the meat sauce, I use garlic, peas, carrots, green beans, and corn. Feel free to substitute with the vegetables you prefer in a meat sauce. The most important part of the meat sauce is the Worcestershire sauce. It has a unique British taste that is very difficult to mimic. In a pinch you could substitute with soy sauce.
Mashed potatoes- I use Yukon gold potatoes, peel them, chop them up, boil and mash them. Make the potatoes how you prefer. I use light cream, a bunch of butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
How to make Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie)?
Shepherd’s Pie is essentially a meat and potato casserole. Make the meat vegetable mixture, then make the mashed potatoes and assemble in a baking dish. Bake at 400 F (200C) for 20 minutes. Top with cheese and broil for another 5-10 minutes until crispy on top.
How to store the leftovers
Cover the casserole dish with plastic wrap and store refrigerated for a maximum of 4 days. To reheat, pop it back in the oven for 15 minutes. If reheating an individual piece, stab with a fork a few times and microwave for 2 minutes.
How to serve Shepherd’s Pie
Cut into 8 square pieces and serve with a side salad. Be sure to make extras! From experience, people go back for seconds.
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Shepherd’s Pie (Cottage Pie)
Equipment
- 9×13 baking dish
- large skillet
- medium pot
Ingredients
Meat Vegetable Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- dried thyme
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoons gluten free all purpose flour optional
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups frozen peas, carrots, green beans mixture
- 1 8.75 oz can corn
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Mashed Potatoes
- ⅓ cup light cream or milk
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 large Russets or Yukon potatoes
- garlic powder to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping casserole
Instructions
Mashed potatoes
- Peel and chop potatoes into quarters.
- Place potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, boil for 15 minutes. Check that they can easily be pierced with fork.
- Drain potatoes. In the same pot mash the potatoes and add butter, light cream or milk, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Taste test to adjust the seasoning. Set aside mashed potatoes.
Meat Vegetable Mixture
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the ground beef breaking it up into pieces. Season with salt pepper and dried thyme.
- Once browned, Sprinkle gluten free flour on top. Add minced garlic, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
- Add beef broth and 2 cups of mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans) and small can of corn. Stir the mixture for about 5 minutes until thickened and vegetables are heated. Taste test to adjust seasoning. Set aside.
Assembly of the Casserole
- Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- In a 9×13 baking dish, put all of the meat vegetable mixture on the bottom.
- Add all of the mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture covering it completely. Use your fork to make grooves on the top . This helps it give a crunchy texture on top when finished. Bake for 20 minutes
- After 20 minutes top with shredded cheddar cheese and broil for 5-10 minutes until it is crunchy on top. Watch it carefully to avoid burning.
