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Gluten Free Shepherds Pie (with Hidden Veggies!)

This Gluten Free Shepherds Pie is an absolutely delicious, allergen-friendly version of a classic comfort-food dish! It also sneaks in extra veggies by mashing together potatoes and cauliflower for the topping. With the same, hearty and comforting flavors, you'll have no idea this is gluten free or loaded with nutrients!
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb (I used 85% lean)
  • 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire (make sure to use Lea & Perrins brand for a certified GF option)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp gluten free 1-to-1 flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
  • ½ cup frozen corn

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

  • 1 lb russet potatoes peeled & chopped into large chunks
  • ¾ lb cauliflower florets (or substitute more potatoes)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • kosher salt to taste

Optional Topping:

  • chopped chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.

For the Mashed Potato Topping:

  • Add chopped potatoes and cauliflower florets to a large pot and cover with 1" of water. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, heavily salt the water, then reduce to a gentle boil (about medium heat). Let cook for 15 minutes or until everything is fork tender.
    ¾ lb cauliflower florets, 1 lb russet potatoes
  • Drain off the water. Transfer potatoes and cauliflower to a food processor along with the butter, greek yogurt, garlic powder and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup full-fat plain greek yogurt, kosher salt, ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Filling:

  • Bring a large pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Then, add onion and cook for several minutes until starting to turn translucent.
    olive oil, 1 small yellow onion
  • Add ground beef and start breaking it apart into small pieces with your spatula. Season with parsley, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Continue cooking until the ground beef is browned. If there seems to be a lot of excess liquid/grease, drain it off.
    1 lb ground beef or lamb, 2 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, kosher salt & black pepper
  • Then, add Worcestershire and garlic, stir, and let cook for 1 minute. Add flour and tomato paste, and stir until incorporated.
    1 tbsp Worcestershire, 3 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp gluten free 1-to-1 flour, 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Pour in the broth and add in the frozen veggies. Allow it to come to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-8 more minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
    1 cup beef or chicken broth, 1 cup frozen peas & carrots, ½ cup frozen corn
  • Pour filling mixture evenly into a 9x9" baking dish. Then, top with the mashed potato mixture. Spread the mashed potatoes out all the way to the edges of the pan to prevent the filling from bubbling up too much.
  • Transfer baking dish to the oven uncovered for about 25 minutes. If your baking dish is filled to the brim, you may want to place a baking sheet on the oven rack below to catch any overflow.
  • Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before topping with chopped chives and fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoy!
    chopped chives

Video

Calories: 375kcal
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Cauliflower, Cottage Pie, Cozy, Gluten Free, ground beef, Hidden Veggies, Potato, Shepherds Pie, St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 956mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2546IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg