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Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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This Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie is a comforting dish with a savory ground beef or lamb filling, topped with creamy pumpkin puree. Perfect for fall dinners, this recipe is versatile with options for vegetarian, vegan, and various meat substitutions. Easy to make and full of flavor, it’s an ideal comfort food for the season.

Ingredients

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For the Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef, lamb, or turkey
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon flour (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

For the Pumpkin Topping:

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and carrots, cooking until softened.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and broth. Add the frozen peas, corn, thyme, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. If needed, thicken with flour.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer the filling to a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, butter, milk or cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Spread the pumpkin mixture over the meat filling.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top if using.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

For a vegetarian or vegan option, substitute the ground meat with plant-based proteins and use dairy-free ingredients for the topping. The pumpkin topping can be replaced with sweet potatoes for a twist.

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