Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams
Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams pairs a silky mash of russet potato and sweet yam over a rich ground beef filling studded with peas, corn, mushrooms, and broccoli. The contrast of creamy topping and hearty, savory gravy makes it comforting yet bright with natural sweetness. Ideal for cozy weeknights or casual Sunday dinners when you want a satisfying, all-in-one bake.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the chicken broth into a multi-functional electric pressure cooker. Place a steamer rack inside the pot. Add the yam and potato; sprinkle pink salt over them. Close and lock the lid. Turn the valve to Seal. Choose high pressure according to the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Take out the yam, potato, and rack. Strain the liquid into a glass measuring cup and reserve it. Return the yam and potato to the pot. Add the milk and butter; mash with a potato masher until smooth. Use a silicone spatula to scrape the mashed potato topping into a bowl.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Select the Saute function on the pressure cooker. Heat the oil on high mode. Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring, until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the filling is well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms; saute until they begin to soften, about 1 minute.
- 5
Stir the corn, peas, broccoli, carrot, and celery into the pot with the filling. Pour in the reserved potato liquid. Close and lock the lid. Set the pot to Manual function. Choose low pressure according to the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 6
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Strain off the excess liquid and discard it; return the filling to the pot. Set the pot to Saute mode.
- 7
Dissolve the gravy mix in just enough water to dissolve the powder; add it to the filling in the pot. Cook and stir until the gravy thickens, about 2 minutes. Transfer the filling to a baking dish and cover with the mashed topping. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
- 9
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil the shepherd's pie until the top is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 684.51 kcal High 34%
- Protein 21.62 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 148.05 g 54%
- Total Fat 14.61 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 5.86 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.64 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 443.87 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 5.67 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 6.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 185.39 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 430.51 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 31.71 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 67.18 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Shepherd's Pie with Potatoes and Yams is made with 20 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Broccoli, Butter, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 684.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams made of?
- The main ingredients are Broccoli, Butter, Carrot, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Shepherd’s Pie with Potatoes and Yams has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 684.51 calories and 21.62 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 443.87 mg (19% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.86 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, 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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