Shepherd’s Pie
Spring is the perfect time for lamb and this super comforting, slimming-friendly Shepherd's Pie is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories335
- Carbs46g
- Protein22g
- Fat7g
- Saturates2g
- Sugars7g
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This super comforting, slimming friendly Shepherd’s Pie is great if you’re counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers.
Shepherd’s Pie is a classic, British recipe and pretty much everyone we’ve ever met has their own way of making this dish. Traditionally, Shepherd’s Pie uses minced lamb, but as it’s all but impossible to find lamb mince with less than 5% fat, we’ve used lean diced lamb instead.
We’ve topped our Shepherd’s Pie with our Creamy Mashed Potatoes, but you could also use mashed carrots and swede instead if you’d prefer.
This Shepherd’s Pie is packed with loads of vegetables already but as you can never have enough veg, we love ours served with fresh spring greens or savoy cabbage.
What diets is this Shepherd’s Pie suitable for?
This Shepherd’s Pie recipe is suitable for dairy free diets.
It can be made gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Lamb stock pot
- Beef stock cubes
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
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How many calories are in this Shepherd’s Pie?
There are 335 calories per portion in this Shepherd’s Pie, which means it falls into our Everyday Light category.
This Shepherd’s Pie is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the diced lamb very finely, and chop the onion.
Step 2
Spray a large saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and brown the lamb for 5-6 minutes. Slice the carrots, chop the green beans and grate the courgette, and add to the saucepan along with the onion and garlic.
Step 3
Cook the veg for around 5 minutes until they have just started to soften.
Step 4
Add the tomato puree, lamb stock pot and beef stock cubes. Cover with boiling water (around 900ml, depending on the size of your saucepan), mix thoroughly and pop a lid on. Cook for 25 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
Step 5
Meanwhile, cook the Creamy Mashed Potatoes from our recipe, making double the amount! The spring onions are optional.
Step 6
Remove the lid from the meat, add the frozen peas and leave to reduce on a high heat for around 5 minutes.
Step 7
Pour the meat into a baking dish, top with the mashed potatoes, spray with low calorie cooking spray and place in the oven for 30 minutes until golden and crisp!
What could I serve with this Shepherd’s Pie?
This Shepherd’s Pie is a meal in itself, but we love to have ours with some vegetable accompaniments like the following:
How do you know when Shepherd’s Pie is cooked?
You’ll need to cook your Shepherd’s Pie for around 30 minutes or until golden and crisp.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Shepherd’s Pie in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Shepherd’s Pie in the fridge for approximately 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Shepherd’s Pie?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat Shepherd’s Pie?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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Shepherd’s Pie
Spring is the perfect time for lamb and this super comforting, slimming-friendly Shepherd's Pie is great if you're counting calories or following a plan like Weight Watchers!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
55 MINS
- KCals 335
- Carbs 46G
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the diced lamb very finely, and chop the onion.
- Spray a large saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and brown the lamb for 5-6 minutes. Slice the carrots, chop the green beans and grate the courgette, and add to the saucepan along with the onion and garlic.
- Cook the veg for around 5 minutes until they have just started to soften.
- Add the tomato puree, lamb stock pot and beef stock cubes. Cover with boiling water (around 900ml, depending on the size of your saucepan), mix thoroughly and pop a lid on. Cook for 25 minutes on a low heat, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.
- Meanwhile, cook the Creamy Mashed Potatoes from our recipe, making double the amount! The spring onions are optional.
- Remove the lid from the meat, add the frozen peas and leave to reduce on a high heat for around 5 minutes.
- Pour the meat into a baking dish, top with the mashed potatoes, spray with low calorie cooking spray and place in the oven for 30 minutes until golden and crisp!
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LaurenskyeSaturday 8th April 2023
Hi, I am making this meal for tea tonight, however I only have minced beef and no lamb stock pots, do I really need the lamb pot if I am using beef, will it be a miss with no lamb stock pot?
SharonThursday 18th May 2023
Hi Laurenskye, if you’re using minced beef the pie should be fine without a lamb stock pot. Hope this helps.
KarenThursday 5th January 2023
Is there a reason why lean diced lamb is used instead of lean minced lamb?
SharonFriday 6th January 2023
Hi Karen, thanks for your question! Traditionally, Shepherd’s Pie uses minced lamb but as it’s all but impossible to find lamb mince with less than 5% fat, we’ve used lean diced lamb instead.
John ScarisbrickThursday 16th January 2020
Another great success story! Really tasty just like the other 2 meals I’ve made this week!
Sharon FitzpatrickMonday 11th May 2020
Hi John, great news, thankyou so much for taking the time to tell us.
Sarah KWednesday 20th February 2019
I made this the weekend and portioned it all out for the freezer, had one last night and oh my word!! It was absolutely delicious!! Anyone who loves Shepherds Pie needs to make this. I found it very comforting and filling!! Thank you Pinch of Nom!!
Kelly MMonday 28th January 2019
Can the meat/veg part of this recipe be cooked in the slow cooker? I have three nights a week where a slow cooker dinner is a must!
L EvansFriday 25th May 2018
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BernadetteSunday 6th May 2018
Had this this evening (minus the carrots, firgot to buy them) it was so delicious
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