Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie

Whole30 shepherd’s pie is the ultimate comfort food! A spin-off of the original shepherd’s pie, this recipe is whole30 approved, gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with cauliflower mashed potatoes.

I love making shepherd’s pie; it’s a wholesome filling meal, loaded with vegetables, healthy fats, and protein. Pretty much everything you need in one dish, making it easy to serve and the kids love it!

Whole30 shepherd’s pie is actually one of the more easy whole30 recipes! Most of the cooking is done in one skillet, making clean up easy too. This is the perfect dish for busy weeknights and the leftovers will make excellent lunches for the rest of the week.

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SHEPHERD’S PIE AND WHOLE30 SHEPHERD’S PIE?

To make the shepherd’s pie whole30 approved I am using cauliflower instead of white potatoes, ghee instead of butter, and coconut milk instead of regular milk.

Dairy is not allowed on whole30, so I had to make a few substitutions to make whole30 approved mashed “potatoes.” Even though potatoes are allowed on the whole30, I prefer to use cauliflower to add more nutrition to this dish.

Check out the whole30 rules and guidelines for a complete list of allowed and not allowed foods.

Grains are also a no go on the whole30. To thicken the dish, I use arrowroot powder instead of traditional breadcrumbs to keep it compliant.

HOW TO MAKE WHOLE3O SHEPHERD’S PIE

Full recipe in the printable recipe card below!

1. Saute diced carrots and onions in a skillet. Set aside.
2. Brown ground beef. Add in bone broth, tomato paste, arrowroot powder, and salt and pepper.
3. Add in a bag of frozen peas, sautéed vegetables, fresh thyme, and fresh rosemary.
4. Top with cauliflower mashed potatoes.
5. Bake for 20 minutes, top with fresh parsley, and serve!

WHOLE30 CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon ghee 
• 2 12-ounce bags of cauliflower rice 
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup bone broth 
• 1/4 cup coconut cream 
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat ghee in a skillet and add in minced garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes.
2. Add in cauliflower rice. Cook until hot, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Pour the garlic and cauliflower rice into a blender.
4. Add in broth, cream, salt, and pepper.
5. Blend until smooth.

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

Whole30 shepherd’s pie will last for 5 days in the refrigerator. Be sure to store in an airtight storage container.

To freeze, place shepherd’s pie in an airtight container or freezer-safe container or bag. It will last up to 3 months in the freezer.

SUBSTITUTIONS AND TIPS

• You can use ground beef, turkey, or chicken in this recipe.
• Substitute cauliflower mashed potatoes for dairy-free mashed potatoes, if desired.
• Instead of bone broth, you can use chicken or vegetable stock.
• If you don’t have fresh herbs, you can substitute them for dry herbs. Because dry herbs are more potent, use one teaspoon of dried herbs to one tablespoon of fresh herbs.
• Make a double batch of whole30 shepherd’s pie, freeze one for another meal, or use it for lunches for the week.

MORE EASY WHOLE30 RECIPES YOU MAY ENJOY

• Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Apples
• Roasted Chicken
• Chili
• Chicken Fajitas