Name: Vegan Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled; 2-3 cloves garlic; 2-4 tablespoons vegan butter; S&P; 1/4 cup vegan cheese, grated; 1/4 cup plant-based milk, for thinning; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 cup carrot, grated; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 patties Beyond meat; 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (vegan); 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup red wine; few thyme sprigs, or 1-2 tsp dry; 1 teaspoon oregano, dry leaves; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup vegetable broth; fresh parsley, chopped

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Quick and easy vegan shepherd's pie with layers of Beyond meat mince and dollops of cheesy, garlic mashed potatoes baked until crispy and golden. This shepherd's pie is plant-based comfort food at its best. Perfect for Sunday dinners with the family, fancy enough for holiday celebrations or dinner parties with friends.

This version is traditional Shepherd's Pie with a vegan twist. I made a classic, meaty vegan mince including spices, wine, and texture; but subbed out the meat for Beyond Meat patties. The mince is very flavourful, complex, and rich; the cheesy garlic-mashed potatoes are fluffy with crispy edges, and the meaty vegan filling adds wonderful texture and flavour.

Make everyone their own Shepherd's pie for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any special celebration. Or serve one big pie and share it family style.

How to make vegan shepherd's pie

The vegan shepherd's pie is pretty easy to make, here's a few tips for managing the recipe:

Boil water to make veggie stock (I use this Better Than Bouillon - soooo good!).
Butter ramekins to prevent sticking - set aside.
Peel and cut the potatoes and garlic cloves. Prepare the veggies, grate the cheese.
Gather all spices, wine, Worcestershire, and tomato paste and set near stove.
Preheat oven to 350º F.
Prepare potatoes and mince.
To assemble: piped, swirl or dollop the cheesy, garlic-mashed potatoes on the top creating as many edges as possible for maximum crunch factor.

More Vegan Dinner Ideas

Baked Cauliflower-Quinoa Meatballs - light, fluffy and super flavorful
The BEST Meaty Vegan Chili - easy, one pot, hearty chili everyone loves
Easy Mushroom Chickpea Bake - vegan comfort food at its best

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Vegan Shepherd's pie filling piped with mashed potatoes baked in individual mini pots.

Vegan Shepherd's Pie Recipe

They say that Shepherd's Pie is all about the mince. So when you nail the vegan mince and then top it off with dollops of cheesy, garlic mashed potato swirls all crispy and golden from the oven, it's a magical food experience.

Author :Tracy Halasz

Servings:4 servings

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

INGREDIENTS

Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

4-5 medium potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled
2-3 cloves garlic
2-4 tablespoons vegan butter
S&P
¼ cup vegan cheese, grated
¼ cup plant-based milk, for thinning

Vegan Mince using Beyond Meat

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, grated
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
4 patties Beyond meat
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (vegan)
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup red wine
few thyme sprigs, or 1-2 tsp dry
1 teaspoon oregano, dry leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ cup vegetable broth
fresh parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350º F
Prepare 4 ramekin cups by greasing sides and bottom.

GARLIC MASHED POTATOES

Boil 5 potatoes with 2-3 cloves of peeled garlic in salted water until soft (around 10-12 minutes depending on how big your cubes are).
Drain potatoes, add a pinch of salt, 2-4 tablespoons butter and vegan cheese* - mash until desired consistency.
Vegan Cheese - use your favorite mozza, jalapeno havarti or mixed shreds.
Mix in a couple tablespoons of plant-based milk at a time until you are happy with the texture*.
*We like pretty chunky mashed potatoes so I don't add much milk or mash for too long; however, if you like a smoother mash, add more milk and mash/whip longer.
Taste and adjust seasonings. Set aside.

MINCE FILLING

For this recipe, I used Beyond meat patties crumbled up but you could sub for your favorite vegan mince.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and garlic cooking for 5 minutes while the vegetable soften and get some colour.
Stir in the Beyond patties breaking up and cooking till browning and cooked through.
Add Worcestershire, tomato paste, red wine, fresh thyme leaves, oregano, and red pepper flakes stirring to incorporate.
Add veggie broth, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

To Assemble

Divide the mince among the 4 prepared ramekins.
Pipe, swirl or dollop one quarter of the cheesy-garlic mashed potatoes on the top of each pie.
Place on baking sheet and cook for 18-20 minutes until the potatoes are crispy and brown on the edges.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and hot pepper flakes.
Serve with a leafy green salad or a side of steamed broccoli.

NOTES

Store any leftover pies in the fridge for 2 or 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Beyond meat is available fresh or frozen.

Great meal for vegan holiday celebrations, family get togethers or Sunday night dinners.

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originally posted January 2019, updated November 2021