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Recipe by Brynie Greisman

Lighter Shepherd’s Pie

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Lighter Shepherd's Pie
Meat Meat
Easy Easy
10 Servings
Allergens

Contains

- Egg - Gluten - Wheat
1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Diets
- Gluten Free - Low Fat

This recipe conjures up images of delicious comfort food served with lots of love. I still remember coming home from school, throwing down my briefcase and coat, and following my nose to the kitchen, where this was baking. This version is a bit updated and tweaked to reflect what mothers are serving nowadays. Thanks to my sister Chanie for the inspiration.

Ingredients

Meat Layer

  • 2 pounds (1 kilogram) chopped meat (use half chopped turkey for a leaner protein option)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup quick oats

  • 3/4 cup water

  • garlic powder, to taste

  • onion powder, to taste

Sweet Potato/Potato Layer

  • 1 large sweet potato

  • 3 large potatoes

  • 2/3 cup fried onions

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

Directions

Prepare the Pie

1.

In a large bowl, combine the chopped meat, eggs, oats, water, spices, and ketchup. Mix well. Divide among four small loaf pans.

2.

Microwave the cranberry sauce and tomato sauce together for a minute and combine well. (If you prefer a more savory flavor, omit the cranberry sauce and use one cup of tomato sauce.) Spread a thin layer over the meat loaf in each pan.

3.

Place whole unpeeled potatoes and sweet potato in a pot with water. (Leaving the peel on while cooking gives a creamier texture to the mashed potatoes, and prevents them from becoming watery after freezing.) Cook until soft.

4.

Peel potatoes with a knife and mash potatoes and sweet potato separately. Add fried onions to each. Season with salt and pepper. Gently spread potatoes or sweet potatoes on top of the sauce in each pan.

5.

Place pans in oven and bake for 40 minutes or until set and potatoes look crispy. Let sit a few minutes before serving.

6.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tips:

If freezing, when you want to use the meatloaf defrost it either in the fridge or on the counter and reheat in the oven before serving.

Notes:

You can use all sweet potatoes for a change from the standard shepherd’s pie, or all potatoes. Depending on how thick you want the layer of mashed potatoes to be, you might want to adjust the quantities accordingly.

Recipe tags

chopped meat freezer-friendly ground beef ground meat mince shepherd's pie weeknight dinner
Lighter Shepherd's Pie

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sg kr
sg kr
5 years ago

Oats Can I substitute the quick oat with something Pesachdik?
Thanks

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Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  sg kr
5 years ago

Myabe you can try matzo farfel or quinoa flakes.

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Devora
Devora
4 years ago

we have made this so many times! the family loves!
and its been great in the freezer so i make minimum 4 at a time

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Raquel
Raquel
Reply to  Devora
4 years ago

We are so happy that your family enjoys this recipe!

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