Vegan Shepherd's Pie recipe

Vegan Shepherd's Pie

by Saramin (@678sarin)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
50min
Total Time
1hr 10min

A delicious and hearty vegan version of the classic shepherd's pie, made with lentils and veggie ground round, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

8 Servings
(1 serving = 1 slice)

For the Filling

  • 3tbsp
    Olive Oil
  • 1piece
    Medium Sweet Onion, finely chopped
  • 3clove
    Garlic, finely chopped
  • 2tbsp
    Dried Basil
  • 1tbsp
    Dried Oregano
  • 1tsp
    Ground Cumin
  • dash
    Ground Cinnamon
  • dash
    Ground Cloves
  • 3/4cup
    Tomato Purée
  • 2tsp
    Tomato Paste
  • 1tbsp
    Vegetable Broth Paste
  • 1 1/2cups
    Cooked Lentils
  • 1
    packet Veggie Ground Round
  • 2cups
    Hot Water

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 5piece
    Large White Potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 4tbsp
    Almond Milk
  • 1tbsp
    Vegan Butter
  • 2tbsp
    Fresh Thyme

How to make Vegan Shepherd's Pie

Prepare the Filling

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sweet onion and cook until soft and translucent.

  2. Add garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves. Stir until the onion is well coated and cook on low heat for about 3 minutes, stirring often.

  3. Add tomato purée, tomato paste, and vegetable broth paste. Stir well and increase heat to high.

  4. Add lentils and veggie ground round. Sauté for 2 minutes, then add hot water. Stir and bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until thick. Set aside.

Prepare the Mashed Potatoes

  1. Boil water in a large stockpot and season with salt. Cook the potatoes until very tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. Strain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add olive oil, almond milk, vegan butter, and fresh thyme. Mash until rich and creamy. Set aside.

Assemble and Cook

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Transfer the 'meat mixture' into a 13x8-inch baking dish and flatten with a spatula.

  3. Dollop mashed potatoes onto the mixture and flatten. Use a fork to create marks for texture.

  4. Spray the mashed potatoes with oil for a golden color.

  5. Cook for 25 minutes, then broil for 5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.

  6. Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with steamed greens or veggies.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Spraying the mashed potatoes with oil before baking adds a golden color.

  2. This dish can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for 2-3 months.

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Saramin

(@678sarin)

My name is Saramin is a culinary enthusiast with a flair for transforming everyday ingredients into delightful, flavour-packed dishes. Passionate about home cooking, Sarin specializes...