Healthy Shepherd-s Pie with Carrot Rutabaga Mash Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• STEP 2.In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
• STEP 3.Add the onions and carrots and cook until they are softened, about 5 minutes.
• STEP 4.Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it is browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon.
• STEP 5.Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 6.Cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
• STEP 7.Stir in the peas and transfer the mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish.
• STEP 8.In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
• STEP 9.Add the carrots and rutabaga to the pot and cook until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• STEP 10.Drain the carrots and rutabaga and return them to the pot.
• STEP 11.Add the ghee, salt, and pepper to the pot and mash the mixture until smooth.
• STEP 12.Spread the carrot and rutabaga mash over the beef mixture in the baking dish.
• STEP 13.Bake the Shepherd's Pie for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
• STEP 14.Serve the Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Carrot Rutabaga Mash immediately.

Cooking Tips

• You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef, if desired.
• If you don't have rutabaga, you can use sweet potatoes or regular potatoes for the mash.
• Leftover Shepherd's Pie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• To reheat, place the Shepherd's Pie in a preheated oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the Shepherd's Pie as a complete meal on its own.
• Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.