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High-Protein Shepherd’s Pie: 7 Secret Tips for the Ultimate Easiest Dinner


  • Author: Nouna
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A nutrient-dense take on the classic Irish comfort dish, featuring lean ground beef, a rich bone-broth gravy, and a Greek yogurt-infused potato mash.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef (93/7)
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Plain Non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • Salt and Pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Boil cubed potatoes until soft, then mash with Greek yogurt, egg yolks, and seasoning.
  2. Brown the lean meat in a skillet, then add onions, garlic, and carrots until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, flour, bone broth, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until thickened.
  4. Fold in frozen vegetables and transfer to a baking dish.
  5. Top with the potato mash, create ridges with a fork, and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

High in protein, excellent source of complex carbohydrates, rich in vitamins from hidden vegetables, and much lower in saturated fat than traditional versions.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 385 kcal