Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
668 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American
Mushroom Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Description
The Mushroom Shepherd's Pie combines a ground meat and mushroom filling cooked with onion, carrots, garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce, seasoned with salt and black pepper. The filling is cooked until the meat is browned and the mushrooms have released their moisture, creating a rich, concentrated base.
The topping consists of boiled potatoes mashed with brown butter infused with fresh thyme and garlic, giving the mash a nutty, aromatic flavor. The potatoes are salted well to complement the robust filling beneath.
Baked in a preheated oven, the shepherd's pie develops a golden crust on top, while the filling stays moist and flavorful. This dish is versatile in its choice of ground meat; a blend of beef and pork is traditional, but lamb, chicken, or vegetarian meat substitutes can be used according to preference or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Brown Butter Potatoes
- 2 lb potato peeled and cut into large cubes
- ⅓ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh leaves
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Mushroom Shepherd's Pie
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion minced
- 1 ½ lb mushrooms halved or quartered
- 1 ½ lb ground meat see notes
- 2 large carrot diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce can sub vegetarian version, chopped anchovies, or coco aminos
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Boil until the potatoes are soft, about 15 mintues. Drain them through a colander, add them back into the pan, and mash well.
- Make the brown butter while the potatoes are boiling. Melt the butter (or ghee) over medium heat. Keep it on the heat until it is fragrant and many brown specks appear. Remove from the heat and stir in the thyme and garlic. Pour the brown butter over the mashed potatoes and stir through. Salt the potatoes well.
- While the potatoes are cooking, begin the shepherd's pie. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook until they have released their liquid and are starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add the ground meat (or veggie meat) and carrots and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add the garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce and cook for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with sea salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mushroom shepherd's pie to an ovenproof baking dish. Top with the brown butter mashed potatoes and spread them evenly over the top. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until it is hot and starting to bubble at the sides.
Notes
- A mix of ground beef and pork is recommended for flavor, but ground chicken or lamb are suitable lower-calorie or alternative options.
- Vegetarian meat substitutes can be used in place of ground meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the pie | |
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 146mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 2511mg | 53% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6773IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 60mg | 67% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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