Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie – Gluten Free English Shepherd Pie

Looking for a savory comfort food casserole with full-bodied flavor? This hearty Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie a great option!

I’ve made a few easy substitutes to the traditional English shepherd’s pie recipe to make it Paleo, gluten-free and Whole30 versions of the dish without sacrificing any of the flavor.

Keep reading to get the Whole30 shepherd’s pie recipe.

Ingredients for this Whole30 shepherd’s pie recipe

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Whole30 shepherd’s pie recipe

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• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup sliced Brussels sprouts
• 1 cup of frozen baby onions
• 4 tablespoons tapioca flour
• 14 ounces of diced tomatoes
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 4 cups of leftover mashed potatoes (or sweet potatoes for a Paleo diet)
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper
• Chopped chives to garnish

Making this Whole30 shepherd’s pie

I normally use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe, but if you don’t have leftover start by cooking some in chicken stock and sea salt.

Mash them with a bit of the cooking water and some clarified butter to keep them Whole30 compliant. To keep to a Paleo diet plan, substitute sweet potatoes for regular mashed potatoes.

While the potatoes are cooking, brown your beef in a large oven-proof skillet, making sure to break the beef into small pieces, with some chopped onions and minced garlic.

When the beef starts to brown, add the carrots, celery, and chopped Brussels sprouts and cook until the veggies are starting to get tender, about 10 minutes.

Now is the time to stir in the canned tomatoes, (check your label to make sure there is no sugar) as well as the fresh herbs, salt and pepper, and 3 ½ cups of beef broth.

Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.

The frozen baby onions go in last so they won’t get too soft during cooking.

The sauce gets thickened with ½ cup of beef broth and tapioca flour to make a silky and smooth gravy. I couldn’t help myself…I had to taste it at this stage. SO GOOD!

I used a piping bag to pipe mounds of mashed potatoes around the edge of the casserole and also in the middle. If you have a lot of mashed potatoes, you can cover the whole top, but I wanted to keep the starch level in check, so I didn’t cover it all. 

Still looks pretty though, don’t you think?

Place the saucepan in a preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the potatoes are just starting to brown on top.

Garnish with a few fresh chopped chives and serve hot.

Time for a taste of this Whole30 Shepherd’s Pie

This delightful Shepherd’s Pie is tasty and hearty. The sauce is silky smooth and the vegetables add a robust flavor that can’t be beat. It is sure to become a family favorite.

It’s easy to stick to a gluten-free diet plan with just a few substitutes. This recipe proves that you won’t sacrifice flavor in the slightest.

This is truly a dish that you want to make over and over again. It is simple to make and has incredible, full-bodied flavors.  Anytime you have mashed potatoes, your dish is almost halfway done! 

For another great-tasting Whole30 beef recipe, check out my Easy Beef Goulash. It’s made in one pot and tastes amazing.

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