Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

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Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 06, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14-oz) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14-oz) can peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (see notes for recipe)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add thyme, rosemary, cumin, coriander, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, corn, and peas. Stir to combine and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add flour and stir until combined. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour mixture into 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. Top with mashed potatoes and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The original shepherd’s pie is made with lamb and was created to use up leftover meat.
  • This dish is similar to a cottage pie, which is made with beef.
  • The mashed potatoes on top of this dish act as a lid, trapping in moisture while it’s baking.
  • Mashed potatoes can be made with any type of potato – russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes.