My favorite Fall 21 Day Fix dinner gets an Instant Pot Makeover! This Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie is a healthy version of the comfort food classic! It’s also dairy and gluten free, as well as Paleo and Whole 30 friendly. This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
One of my readers recently suggested that I separate my Instant Pot posts out from the traditional recipe in order to make following on mobile easier.
You guys have the best ideas.
It might take me a few to get everything posted the way I want to, but with the temperatures finally getting cooler, I wanted to share this updated Instant Pot 
version of my favorite fall comfort food – Shepherd’s Pie.
This recipe is so near and dear to my heart. That probably sounds so lame, but it’s true. I remember the first time I made it and how proud I was of the cauliflower mashed potato topping…and how my husband said it tasted like Thanksgiving.
It’s not the quickest dinner in the world to make, but the Instant Pot definitely cuts down on the prep time. And aren’t we all looking to save a little time these days?
You will need a pan for the pot in pot method of cooking for this recipe. Before buying something, check your cabinets to see what you have! Any pan that works in the oven will work in the Instant Pot, too.
If you don’t have something that fits, you might want to invest in an aluminum cake dish
, a springform pan
, or a porcelain casserole dish
…my favorite being the latter. I love a dish that looks great going from the oven to the table.
You also might want to get a silicone sling
to make your life easier. Honestly, I have had an Instant Pot for almost two years now and I just got one, but honestly, I’m not sure why I waited so long! It’s a million times easier and quicker to use than my homemade foil slings.
How Healthy is Shepherd’s Pie?
Traditional Shepherd’s Pie is very high in calories and in carbs, but this 21 Day Fix Shepherd’s Pie is extremely healthy! I used ground turkey, tons of veggies, and a mix of cauliflower and potatoes for the topping for a healthy twist on this comfort food favorite.
Can I use this Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie recipe for the 21 Day Fix and/or the 2B Mindset? What about the 80 Day Obsession?
This Healthy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is perfect for the 21 Day Fix and the containers are already calculated for you! As far as the 2B Mindset, this recipe makes a perfect lunch. If you would like to eat it for dinner, replace the potatoes with more cauliflower and you will be all set! As far as the 80 Day Obsession, this is the perfect “stoplight” meal for timed nutrition because is a red, yellow, and green, plus teaspoon!
Can you freeze Shepherd’s Pie and reheat it? Can you make Shepherd’s Pie in advance?
Yes and yes! I would prep the Shepherd’s Pie using your Instant Pot, but skip the last direction of placing it in the oven. Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months! Then, to reheat, thaw in your refrigerator and bake on 350 until warmed!
In fact – I used it in my Crock Pot Freezer Bootcamp!
How do you make Shepherd’s Pie in the Instant Pot?
Check out this video to see how easy it really is!
How many Weight Watchers Points is this Shepherd’s Pie?
Can you believe this is only 4 freestyle points per serving?? Amazing!!
Healthy Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie [21 Day Fix| Gluten and Dairy Free]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Instant Pot
Description
My favorite Fall 21 Day Fix dinner gets an Instant Pot Makeover! This Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie is a healthy version of the comfort food classic! It’s also dairy and gluten free!
Ingredients
- olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray
- 1 cup of diced carrots
- 1 cup of diced celery
- 1/2 of an onion, chopped
- 1 1/3 cup of chicken broth
- 1 tsp of Himalayan salt
- 3 T of tomato paste
- 1 lb organic lean ground turkey
- 2 cups of chopped cauliflower
- 2 cups of red potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 T of vegan butter, olive oil, or ghee
Instructions
Set Instant Pot to saute and spray well with cooking spray. Add in ground turkey and brown until cooked through. Add in veggies and mix together well, cooking an additional two minutes.
Remove meat and veggies from Instant Pot and transfer to a heat safe dish that fits into your IP. Stir in 1/3 cup of broth, tomato paste, and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp of salt. Cover with foil.
Add cauliflower, potatoes, and 1 cup of broth to the bottom of your Instant Pot. Place trivet on top of potato and cauliflower mixture and place the dish with the turkey on top of the trivet. Cover and lock Instant Pot.
Cook for 7 minutes on manual/pressure cook. Quick release and carefully remove the pot using the handles of the trivet (or silicone sling).
Drain the potato mixture, reserving the cooking broth. Mash right in the Instant Pot, or transfer to a Food Processor to blend. Add in 1/2 tsp of salt and 2 T of olive oil, ghee or vegan butter and mix. If necessary, add in a tablespoon or two of cooking broth.
Top turkey mixture with potatoes and broil for a few minutes to brown the top, if desired. **If your dish isn’t broil safe, bake at 350 instead.
Notes
4 servings
Each one counts as – 1 YELLOW, 1 GREEN, 1 RED and 1 1/2 tsp
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points – 4 per serving
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of pan
Keywords: Instant Pot Recipes, 21 Day Fix Recipes, 21 Day Fix Shepherd's Pie, Healthy Shepherd's Pie, Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
Nicole says
I really liked making this in the IP because I had less dishes to wash! And the flavors were just THAT much better!
★★★★★
Nancylynn says
Awww, yay! I couldn’t agree more!
Aline Bergemann says
Hi I made this recipe tonight and found that even though I followed the recipe instructions the carrots didn’t cook, they were still hard and I cut them like you have yours. Other wise I also added so minced garlic and a tablespoon of Whistshire sauce and it added some more flavor to it. It was all very good so I dug the carrots out and steamed them another 5 min and added them back to the left overs.
Nancylynn says
Oh really? Did you have a good seal on your pot?
Kristina says
Seriously SO good! Thank you Nancylynn for this wonderful recipe. Myself, my hubby and 3 little boys loves this so much I made it 2 nights in a row!
★★★★★
Marisa says
I tried this recipe and although the meat and veggies mixture came out great, my potatoes and cauliflower kept triggering the burn setting on my IP. Any suggestions?
Nancylynn says
what size pot?
Brenda says
I really, really wanted to love this recipe but it was just not good. I was exciting because I finally got my husband on board to try a healthy recipe and we made it together. Unfortunately, it tasted like nothing. We were trying to add cheese and hot sauce at the end to make it taste like anything. Also, like another person pointed out, the carrots weren’t cooked all the way through. In my opinion, this recipe was kind Of labor intensive for an IP recipe and we won’t be making it again.
★
Nancylynn says
I am really sorry you guys didn’t love this- it’s a favorite here and a favorite amongst my readers, too.
Alexis says
OK you hit it out of the park with this one! It’s cold out and this was the PERFECT dish for a day like this!!
I followed the directions 95% and it turned out sooo good. I agree with another comment that the carrots weren’t fully cooked BUT it didn’t affect the result to me in any way. Just made it easier for the hubs to pick out (he doesn’t like carrots) or cauliflower LOL…what he doesn’t know won’t kill him.
The only thing I did different was ad a half a cup of colby jack cheese to my potato cauliflower mash to firm it up a little bit since I accidentally put too much broth in it.
Results were YUM…everyone loved!!
★★★★★
Jaime says
A family favorite! They have no idea there is cauliflower in there!! Yay!
★★★★★
Monica Lynn says
LOVE this recipe – I’ve made it TWICE this month already because I love it so much! The last time I made it the hubby was gone and he hasn’t gone looking for leftovers in the refrigerator yet, so that means MORE leftovers for me!!! 🙂
★★★★★
Jessica Evelsizer says
Is there a way to make this not in the instant pot? I still haven’t joined that club yet
Nancylynn says
Here’s the original stovetop version!
https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/21-day-fix-shepards-pie/
K. Ward says
do you have any tips for making this in a normal crock-pot? hubby and I haven’t joined the IP club yet ):
Nancylynn says
Not a crock pot version, but here is the original stovetop recipe- just as yummy!
https://confessionsofafitfoodie.com/21-day-fix-shepards-pie/
Erin says
I made this recipe tonight for my family. We all loved it! I’ve already added it to my recipes and will definitely be making it again.
★★★★★
Nancylynn says
YAY! This made my day! Thanks, Erin!