• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
G-Free Foodie logo
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Baked Goods
    • Beverages
    • Dairy Free
    • Desserts
    • Kid Zone
    • Main Dishes
    • Paleo Friendly
    • Quick & Easy
    • Recipes & Techniques by Cooks We Love
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Tips & Tricks
    • Vegan
  • Articles
    • Dining Tips
    • G-Free Foodie Guides
    • G-Free Foodie Mommies
    • G-Free Foodie Product Reviews
    • Gluten Free Advice + Experts
    • KC's Blog
  • About
  • Shop
  • Help!
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Browse Recipes
  • Articles
  • About
  • Shop
  • Help!
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home / Recipes / Main Dishes

    Our Favorite Shepherd's Pie

    Posted On May 9, 2020 · Updated On Nov 24, 2021

    Our Favorite Shepherd's Pie

    Mashed potatoes, meaty gravy, and veggies all in one. What's not to love?

    Main Dishes

    Share

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    This comforting Shepherd’s Pie recipe is one of my family's favorites. Mashed potatoes, meaty gravy, and veggies all in one, what's not to love? Don't be surprised when you find yourself without leftovers!

    SHEPHERD’S PIE

    Shepherd’s Pie and Cottage Pie are names for the same dish, with a slight difference: Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb, Cottage Pie with beef. “Cottage Pie” was named for the cottages that potato farmers in Ireland, Scotland and England lived in. The dish becomes known as “Shepherd’s Pie” when the lamb is added, since shepherds raise sheep. 

    I'm really glad I could provide these meat pie facts for you. Now you can check off the "random thing I learned today" on your Bingo card.

    You may wonder about using lamb if you don't cook it often. (Or at all.) Trust me here - the 50/50 mix of lamb and beef makes an awesome flavor combination. It's a blend I often use for meatballs or meatloaf too. And with the gravy and veggies mixed in, there's a good chance you family will become fans of lamb without even realizing it. If you can't find ground lamb, you could use 50/50 beef and pork or beef and turkey too. It's your dinner, after all.

    I serve this with a green salad or my Crazy Delicious Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad, and that's pretty much it. Dinner is served, and the crew is happy. Just the way I like it.

    Print Recipe
    3 from 2 votes

    Shepherd's Pie

    This comforting gluten-free Shepherd’s Pie recipe is one of my family's favorites. Mashed potatoes, meaty gravy, and veggies all in one, what's not to love?
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Irish
    Keyword: gluten-free, gluten-free main dishes, Mashed potatoes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 533kcal
    Author: K.C. Cornwell

    Ingredients

    for the potato layer:

    • 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 900 g
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ¼ cup sour cream 57 g
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    for the meat layer:

    • 2 shallots diced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 large carrots diced
    • 2 celery ribs diced
    • 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
    • 1 lb ground lamb 450 g
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 2 teaspoons pepper
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or tapioca starch
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 cup gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock 240 mL
    • ¼ cup frozen peas 45 g
    • ½ teaspoon gluten-free hot sauce or more to taste
    • olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200C).
    • Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter and stir it into the sour cream in a medium sized bowl. Add the milk, egg yolk and salt, and whisk to combine. When the potatoes are cooked, drain them and put them back into the pan, then pour the butter mixture over them. Mash the potatoes until they are are smooth.
    • Now make the meat filling. Sauté shallot and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until shallots are translucent, add carrot and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
    • Add ground beef and lamb, breaking the meat up as it cooks. Use a small ladle to remove any excess fat that may be pooling on the edge of the pan. Add salt, pepper, Worcestershire and paprika, continue cooking. When meat is about ½ way browned, add the flour or tapioca starch and tomato paste and continue cooking, about 5-8 minutes.
    • Add stock and peas. Taste meat mixture for seasoning, then add hot sauce and more salt and pepper if needed.
    • Pour meat filling into a 7x11 inch (28x18 cm) pan, top evenly with potatoes, being sure to cover the edges thoroughly.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    Notes

    Recipe can be doubled for a deep 9x13 or lasagna pan.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1947mg | Potassium: 1276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3951IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 5mg

    Photos by Katie Roletto, who also loves meat pie now.

    You May Also Like

    • The Most Common Cooking Mistakes!
      The Most Common Cooking Mistakes!
    • How to Cook Lamb Chops in The Oven: Lamb Chops with Spicy Apricot Sauce
      How to Cook Lamb Chops in The Oven: Lamb Chops with Spicy…
    • The BEST Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Easy + Crispy!
      The BEST Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Easy + Crispy!
    • Meat Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves
      Meat Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves
    « Paloma: Fresh Grapefruit + Tequila Cocktail
    Meat Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Grape Leaves »

    Share

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Bob says

      March 10, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      1 star
      You just made a Gardener's Pie, and called it a Shepherd's Pie...😅😅😅😅

      Reply
    2. Bob says

      March 10, 2022 at 5:28 pm

      So, you explain that Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb, and Cottage Pie is with beef, but then to proceed to call this Cottage Pie recipe... Shepherd's Pie?

      Must be Murican...

      Reply

    Let Us Know What You Think Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Sign up for our Newsletter & live deliciously G-Free

    K.C. the G-Free Foodie

    K.C. is a farm-grown foodie, born and raised in the fertile fields of California’s San Joaquin Valley. After being diagnosed with Celiac Disease following years of unexplained illness, she has infused her gluten-free life with flavor, fork in hand. Learn more about K.C.

    Featured Recipes

    rose wine slush

    Raspberry Frosé: Rosé Wine Slush Recipe

    GrilledShrimpwithFreshCornZucchiniandTomatoSalsa

    Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Corn, Zucchini and Tomato Salsa

    tomato water

    Tomato Water | The Fresh Tomato Recipe You Didn't Know You Needed

    easy single serving sangria

    Easy Single-Serving Sangria

    SHOP GLUTEN FREE FAVES

    Popular Categories

    • Appetizers + Snacks
    • Beverages
    • Desserts
    • Dining Tips
    • Main Dishes
    • Quick + Easy
    • Salads + Dressings
    • Soups
    • Tips + Tricks

    Footer

    People

    • About Us
    • K.C. Cornwell
    • G-Free Foodie Gluten Free Advocates + Experts

    Business

    • Partnerships
    • Contact
    • Gluten Free Consulting Services
    • Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
    • Links & Cool Stuff

    Follow Me

    G-Free Foodie © 2022 · All Rights Reserved