Healthy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
Looking for a fast, easy and healthy option for dinner? Check out this recipe for healthy skillet Shepherd’s pie! This recipe is really easy to make and you can even change it up to fit your taste such as adding in extra veggies that you like.
This can be made in a normal baking dish but also works really well made in a skillet such as a 10 inch cast iron skillet.
This recipe can be made with ground beef or if you are looking for a lower fat option, you can also make it with ground chicken. In my house, we normally use ground chicken for just about anything you would use beef in. Such a great way to reduce fat intake.
If you like this recipe, here are a few others to check out.
- Paleo Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
- Deep Dish Skillet Keto Pizza
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl
- Southwest Chicken Soup
Healthy Skillet Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 2 Large Carrots
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Chicken
- 1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
- 2 oz Tomato Paste
- 1/2 Medium Onion
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
- 1/4 tsp Sage
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 Cup Water
- 3 Large Sweet Potatoes washed and cut lengthwise
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet (faced down) and bake for 30 minutes.
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While potatoes are roasting, prepare vegetables. Peel and slice carrots into bite-sized pieces and chop onion.
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Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add ground beef, carrots, onions, and peas.
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Use a wooden spoon to break up ground beef as it browns and continue cooking for 12-15 minutes.
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Once meat is browned and carrots are tender, add tomato paste, water, and spices. Stir and then allow mixture to simmer for 5-7 minutes. Add additional water as needed. Taste and adjust spices if necessary.
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After sweet potatoes have completed baking, remove from oven and use a spoon to scoop the potato insides from the skins. Place potato into a bowl and smash with a fork until smooth and chunks are removed.
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Add olive oil, chili powder and salt to the bowl of sweet potatoes and stir to combine.
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Remove skillet from heat.
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Spoon the sweet potato topping onto the meat mixture skillet. Smooth it over the top to completely cover. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
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Turn oven to broil on high and place skillet in oven. Remove after 3-5 minutes.
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Serve warm.
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