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A cast iron skillet filled with Shepherd's pie topped with a golden-brown, bubbly rutabaga and potato mash, with a serving on a small gray plate.

Shepherd’s Pie with Rutabaga


  • Author: Rhonda Schuldt

Description

This cozy dish layers a rich filling of beef, lamb, vegetables, and red wine beneath a creamy potato‑rutabaga mash. Baked until golden and bubbling, it’s a hearty winter meal with a sweet, earthy twist.


Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb ground lamb
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced rutabaga
  • 12 oz sliced mushrooms (button, crimini, etc.)
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 2 tbsp rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ¾ cup red wine
  • ¾ cup beef stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Topping:

  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 rutabagas, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup half and half
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Filling:

  1. Over medium-high heat, brown ground beef and lamb in a large sauté pan.
  2. Add diced carrot, onion, rutabaga, sliced mushrooms, thyme, and granulated garlic.
  3. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the flour until thoroughly mixed with browned meat and the vegetables. Pour in the wine and stock, stir and cook until thickened.
  4. Turn off heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Topping:

  • Place potatoes and rutabagas in a large stockpot and cover with water and add salt. Bring to a boil and cook 30 minutes or until tender. Drain. With a ricer or potato masher, mash the cooked potato-rutabaga mixture. Stir in butter, half and half, Greek yogurt, and seasonings.
  • Spray a cast-iron skillet or heavy baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in filling.  Top with potato-rutabaga topping.
  • Place in a 350-degree oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and topping is lightly browned.