Healthy Shepherd's Pie
This Shepherd's Pie serves 27g protein and 388 calories per portion — a moderate-protein dinner that pairs well with sides to hit your daily targets. Quick-preps 8 servings on the stovetop, giving you four days of coverage from one cook session. Stack this with a protein shake or Greek yogurt to push toward your evening macros without extended kitchen time.
Ingredients
- •Parsnip(1021g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •90/10 Ground Beef(907g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(840g)
- •Cornstarch(30g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Worcestershire Sauce(30g)
Lea & Perrins is the standard. A little goes a long way.
- •3 teaspoons sea salt
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- •Cabbage, Green(960g)
- •Minced Fresh Parsley, For Serving (Optional)
- •Chives, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the parsnips and cook until very tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- 3Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the beef, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of the chicken stock and the cornstarch. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the beef mixture, along with the tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of the salt, 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Stir to combine well, then add the cabbage. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the sauce thickens and the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish or Dutch oven.
- 5Place the parsnips in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly add the remaining 1 cup of chicken stock and blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 teaspoon garlic powder and blend again to combine. Spread the puréed parsnips over the meat mixture creating small swoops with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- 6Bake the shepherd’s pie until the top is beginning to brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and chives, if desired. Spoon onto plates and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
388
calories
27g
protein
16g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 36g
- Saturated fat
- 5.1g
- Sodium
- 298 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 9.6g
8 servings per batch · ~482g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
AI Swap Engine
Set up your profile to enable swaps →Common questions
How much protein does Healthy Shepherd's Pie have per serving?
Each serving provides 27g of protein and 388 calories with 16g fat and 36g carbs. The balanced macro profile makes this a well-rounded meal that hits multiple macro targets simultaneously.
How long does Healthy Shepherd's Pie take to prep?
This quick prep recipe yields 8 servings from one stovetop cook session, effectively batch-prepping nearly two weeks of dinners in a single block. Reheating individual portions takes under 5 minutes.
Is Healthy Shepherd's Pie good for muscle gain?
At 27g protein per serving with 36g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain by delivering moderate protein alongside carbohydrates for training recovery. The calorie count at 388 allows for lean bulking without excess fat accumulation.
More like this
Slow Cooker Beef Pasta
Slow Cooker · 10 servings
