Description
Shepherd’s Pie with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is a comforting, wholesome plant-based dish featuring a savory, hearty filling topped with fluffy and creamy mashed potatoes. This easy-to-make recipe combines simple everyday ingredients to create a rich texture and balanced flavors, ideal for family dinners or anytime you crave a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 tbsp plant-based butter
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk, warm
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 12 oz plant-based minced meat
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Peel and cut the potatoes into even chunks. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with plant-based butter, warm plant-based milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Cook the filling: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant. Add plant-based minced meat and cook until browned. Stir in diced carrots, peas, and corn, mixing well.
- Build the savory flavor: Stir in tomato paste (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), and vegetable broth. Sprinkle in natural gelling agent to thicken the mixture. Simmer gently until filling is rich and slightly thickened. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
- Assemble the pie: Transfer the filling to a baking dish and spread evenly. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top in a smooth layer. Use a fork to create textured peaks for a crispy topping.
- Bake until golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, until the mashed potato topping is golden and slightly crispy. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use starchy potatoes for fluffier and creamier mashed potatoes.
- Season each layer, including vegetables and mashed potatoes, to enhance flavor.
- Add natural gelling agent carefully to avoid a watery filling without impacting taste.
- Prepare filling and mashed potatoes ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Allow the pie to rest briefly before serving so the layers set nicely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Shepherd's Pie, Plant-based, Mashed Potatoes, Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Vegan
