Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, and this version takes it to the next level with nutrient-dense upgrades. Grass-fed beef, bone broth, and Pluck seasoning create a rich and savory filling, while the Yukon gold mashed potato topping is creamy, cheesy, and golden brown. It’s the kind of hearty, one-pan meal that satisfies the whole family while delivering a powerful nutritional boost.
10 min
30 min
6
Main course
Ingredients
FOR BEEF MIXTURE
- 2 lb grass-fed beef
- 2 tbsp Pluck Original Seasoning
- 2 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1 large organic yellow onion, chopped
- 16 oz organic mixed vegetables
- 6 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 cup bone broth
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 1-1/2 tbsp corn starch
- 3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
FOR POTATO TOPPING
- 1-3/4 lb organic Yukon gold potatoes
- 5 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup organic milk
- 1/2 cup organic sour cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 (for beef mixture)
In a large sauté pan, add butter and onion. Sauté onions over medium-high heat for about 4-6 minutes, until onions are somewhat softened.
Step 2
Add in the ground beef mixture. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until meat is browned and done.
Step 3
Add in the Pluck seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper and stir well. Add in the coconut aminos, bone broth, thyme, and mixed vegetables. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Step 4
Make a slurry of the corn starch mixed into about 2 tbsp. of water. Add this into your mixture as it simmers and stir the slurry in. Let simmer for another 4 minutes or until mixture has thickened.
Step 5
Set mixture aside.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 1 (for potato topping)
Wash and peel potatoes. Dice into ½ inch cubes.
This recipe features Yukon gold potatoes. You could also use regular potatoes or even sweet potatoes, depending on which you prefer.
Step 2
Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 3
Drain potatoes and place in a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Using a KitchenAid, or hand mixer, add butter, milk, sour cream and cheese to the potatoes. Whip potatoes at a medium- high speed until well-mixed, thin and spreadable. Then over a low speed with a mixer, add in egg yolk and salt and pepper and further mix until fully incorporated.
The potato mixture is made with cheddar cheese for this dish; however, you could sub in your favorite shredded cheese for this topping.
Step 1 (assembling the Shepard’s Pie)
Spread the beef mixture into a fully greased 9x13 casserole dish.
Step 2
Add the mashed potatoes on top, starting at the edges of the pan to ensure a seal so the beef mixture won’t bubble through. Then add the rest of the mashed potatoes to the middle. Use a spatula to evenly smooth the potato.
Step 3
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown.
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