Greek Family Style Shepherd’s Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4
Greek Family Style Shepherd's Pie Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
2 medium zucchini , thinly sliced
1 medium onion , chopped
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 jar tomato sauce with roasted red pepper
3 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning
1/2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
1 package feta cheese , crumbled
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
411
Sugar
7g
Fat
18g
Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food that originated in the UK. This Greek Family Style Shepherd's Pie adds a Mediterranean twist by incorporating Greek seasoning, feta cheese, and lemon juice. The ground beef is cooked with zucchini, onions, and garlic before being topped with a layer of tangy tomato sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. Finished with crumbled feta cheese and lemon zest, this dish is bursting with flavor. It's perfect for a cozy night in or for serving to guests at a dinner party.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven at 375 degree F.
2.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned.
3.Add in the onion and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent.
4.Add the sliced zucchini, 3 teaspoons of Greek seasoning, and cook until the zucchini softens.
5.Grease a 9-inch square baking dish and add the beef mixture to the bottom.
6.Spread the tomato sauce on top of the beef mixture.
7.On top of the tomato sauce layer, spread the mashed potatoes evenly.
8.Sprinkle with the remaining Greek seasoning, crumbled feta cheese over the mashed potatoes, and grated lemon rind.
9.9.Drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
10.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbling and the cheese is melted.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and tastes delicious.

It’s a hearty and filling meal, perfect for feeding a family or a crowd.

It’s a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes too.

CONS

Ground beef is high in fat, so be sure to use lean ground beef if you’re watching your fat intake.

It’s quite a heavy meal, so it’s not suitable for those on a low-carb or low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While it’s not the healthiest meal, it still has some health benefits.
The zucchini provides essential vitamins and minerals, and the tomato sauce contains lycopene, which has antioxidant properties.
The feta cheese contains calcium, which is important for bone health.

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