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Dairy-Free Shepherd's Pie recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Shepherd's Pie

A hearty and comforting classic British dish made dairy-free with plant-based butter and milk in the mashed potato topping. This Shepherd's Pie is perfect for a cozy family dinner.

20m prep + 45m cook6 servings
Contains nutsContains fishDAIRY-free
520 cal|35g protein|55g carbs|20g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Lamb
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 lb Potatoes
  • 1/4 cup Plant-Based Butter
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large skillet, brown the ground lamb over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. 6While the meat sauce is simmering, peel and boil the potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. 7Drain the potatoes and mash them with plant-based butter and almond milk until smooth and creamy.
  8. 8Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown.
  10. 10Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Substitutions

Butter → Plant-Based Butter(avoids Dairy)

Milk → Unsweetened Almond Milk(avoids Dairy)

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