Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie
Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie layers a rich, beefy filling with peas and carrots under a blanket of creamy mashed potatoes, finished with a golden top. The thyme, Worcestershire, and tomato paste create a deep, homestyle flavor that’s comforting yet weeknight-friendly. Serve it on cool evenings or for a hearty family dinner when you want something warm and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté function. Heat the oil in the pot. Cook and stir the ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in the hot oil until the beef is browned and crumbly and the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Pour in the broth. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots until evenly combined. Turn off the Sauté function.
- 2
Place the collapsible metal trivet in the pot so it sits just above the meat-vegetable mixture. Set the potatoes on the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 15 minutes if the potatoes are on the smaller side or 20 minutes if they are medium or large. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Use the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Open the lid and transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Turn off the Instant Pot and carefully remove the hot trivet.
- 4
Add the half-and-half, butter, and garlic salt to the potatoes in the bowl; mash until well combined.
- 5
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven broiler.
- 6
Pour the meat-vegetable mixture from the Instant Pot into an 8-inch square baking dish. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top and spread them out evenly.
- 7
Broil in the preheated oven until the top begins to turn golden and brown, about 3 minutes.
- Calories 327.11 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 16.19 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 11.05 g 4%
- Total Fat 23.35 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 10.45 g High 52%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.84 mg High 24%
- Sodium 218.51 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 2.32 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 4.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.17 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 68.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 120.6 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 168.18 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 2.96 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Shepherd's Pie is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 327.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, Diced Onion, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 327.11 calories and 16.19 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 218.51 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.45 g (52% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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