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Vegan Shepherdess Pie

September 22, 2018 By Chuck Underwood 14 Comments

Wait, don’t you mean Shepherd’s Pie?  Technically that’s the name for the meat-filled version.  The vegetarian or vegan version is called a Shepherdess Pie and that’s what Brand New Vegan is all about!

vegan shepherdess pie

In fact, a Shepherd’s Pie is technically supposed to be filled with lamb.  The beef or hamburger version many of us are used to is actually called a Cottage Pie.  And if you top the potato crust with breadcrumbs it turns your dish into a “Cumberland pie”.

Interesting?  Probably not.  Just get to the recipe already!  I know, I know.  but hey, I’m a history buff too so, you’ll just have to bear with me. 

The term “cottage pie” was first used around 1791, when the potato was starting to be regarded as an affordable, edible crop in England and Ireland.  And since many of the peasants who grew those potatoes back then lived in cottages, that’s more than likely where the name came from.  It was an easy way to repurpose the previous night’s leftovers into a warm, filling dish.

So there you go.  Your history lesson for the day.  

NOW…..on to the recipe. 

Vegan Shepherdess Pie

Vegan Shepherdess Pie
Vegan Shepherdess Pie | Brand New Vegan

This recipe may look like a bit of work, but actually with a bit of prepping it’s not too bad.  For instance, my Cauliflower Taco meat can be baking in the oven while the potatoes are either boiling on the stove or in the Instant Pot. 

So let’s start with the Cauliflower Meat and if you need to leave out the walnuts for any reason, that’s perfectly fine.  You’ll want one batch of this Cauliflower Taco Meat and when it’s done, just set it aside. 

Next, let’s start the potatoes.  I used about 3 lbs of potatoes (6 or 7 medium sized Russets).  Peel and cube the potatoes and either drop them into a pan of cold water to begin boiling or drop them in your Instant Pot liner along with 1 cup of cold water.  

Cook potatoes until fork tender (15 min or so on the stove, or 5 minutes on Manual in the IP with a QR).  When done mash until smooth adding a little veggie broth or unsweetened almond milk as needed.  Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 

Now for the filling.  We’re going to saute some diced celery, red bell pepper, and onion until softened.  Then we add a bit of minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. 

Now we’re going to add about 1 cup of frozen corn (or corn/pea/carrot medley) and stir well.  

Next, we add a little can of Chopped Green Chiles (they go well with the southwestern theme of the taco meat), a few tablespoons of Tomato Paste, and some Vegetable Broth.   You can add additional spices at this point, but honestly, the taco meat will season this enough.  

Finally, we stir in our Taco Meat which should be done by now.  Stir to mix and then spoon the filling into a 9″ x 13″ glass casserole dish.  Smooth it down evenly and then top with the mashed potatoes, again smoothing evenly. 

Garnish with paprika if desired and bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree F oven. 

Celery, Peppers, Onion, Corn, Cauliflower, and Mushrooms in a rich tomatoey stew all topped with creamy mashed potatoes.  Yum.

You can call it Shepherdess Pie, Cottage Pie, Shepherd’s Pie, whatever you want – just be sure and call ME over for dinner 😉

Until next week – keep on cookin’!

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Description

You mean Shepherd’s Pie? Technically that’s the name for the meat version. The vegan version is called a Shepherdess Pie and that’s what we’re all about!


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Ingredients

  • 7 Russet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 batch Cauliflower Taco Crumbles, see recipe link
  • 3 ribs Celery, diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Frozen Corn (or other veggie blends)
  • 1 can Green Chiles (4oz)
  • 2 Tbs Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Low Sodium Vegetable Broth
  • Salt, Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Taco Crumbles according to the recipe and set aside when done
  2. Peel and cube potatoes and either boil on the stove until fork tender,  or cook in the Instant Pot with 1 cup of water for 5 minutes using the Quick Release method afterward.
  3. Mash potatoes until creamy adding veg broth or unsweetened almond milk if needed.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside when done.
  4. Meanwhile, saute celery, red bell pepper, and onion until softened.  Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in frozen corn and chiles.  Mix well and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add tomato paste and veg broth and simmer until slightly thickened
  7. Stir in Taco Crumbles when done and mix well
  8. Spoon the mixture into a 9″ x 13″ glass casserole dish and top with mashed potatoes.
  9. Smooth evenly, garnish with paprika if desired, and bake in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.
  10. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

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Comments

  1. Suzy

    September 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Hi Chuck! Looking for the number of servings for his recipe? I’m guessing a 9 x 13 would feed 8? I know I have to cut it back for us, just wondering how much! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Chuck Underwood

      September 22, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      Yeah – depending on the size – maybe 8.

      Reply
  2. Darragh

    September 22, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Hi Chuck

    A tin of green lentils will work just as well for the “meat”. 👍

    Reply
  3. Michelle

    September 22, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    Wow! This looks like the perfect party dish! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  4. Sherri Villarreal

    September 22, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    Yum! I have taco crumbles in the freezer. I know what we’re having for Sunday Supper! Thanks Chuck!

    Reply
  5. Scott Rudolph

    September 23, 2018 at 8:30 am

    You mention mushrooms, but I don’t see them in the recipé.

    Reply
    • Chuck Underwood

      September 23, 2018 at 10:26 am

      They are used to make the Cauliflower Crumbles.

      Reply
  6. Bryan

    September 23, 2018 at 8:52 am

    This seems like the perfect recipe for when I’ve had a long day and want to stuff my face with something delicious! haha

    Reply
  7. Oldeleprechaun

    September 26, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Is this recipe compatible with the “Mary’s MINI” diet?

    Reply
    • Chuck Underwood

      September 26, 2018 at 7:53 am

      I think so, as it’s mostly potatoes. Not sure what the McDougalls would say, but …… sure.

      Reply
  8. TimesAFlyin

    September 27, 2018 at 9:45 am

    This was a
    Hit with me and friends. Thanks, Chuck.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  9. Dulce

    September 29, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    Can I eat this on a Mary’s Mini?

    Reply
    • Chuck Underwood

      September 29, 2018 at 2:45 pm

      Sure – it is mostly potatoes.

      Reply
  10. Irina Ivon

    May 27, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    My partner’s favorite dish before becoming vegan was Shepherd’s Pie. We made this, Chuck — and he said it was BETTER by miles than ANY Shepherd’s Pie he’d ever had in his life !!! I loved it, too — I had never eaten a Shepherd’s Pie before, because it had never looked good to me. This was DELICIOUS !!! It’s going into our Favorite Meal rotation !! Thank you <3

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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