Instant Pot Shepherd's Pie with Potatoes and Yams

Instant Pot Shepherd's Pie with Potatoes and Yams
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    25

Savor the rustic charm of shepherd's pie, reimagined for the modern kitchen. This Instant Pot version, crowned with a velvety potato and yam mash, conceals a medley of garden vegetables within its savory meat base – a delightful way to enjoy comfort food with a nutritious twist.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    47 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    467 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Pour chicken broth into a multi-functional electric pressure cooker. Place a steamer rack into the pot. Add yam and potato; sprinkle pink salt on top. Close and lock the lid. Turn the valve to Seal. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

02

Step

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Remove yam, potato, and rack. Strain liquid into a glass measuring cup and reserve. Return yam and potato to pot. Add milk and butter; mash using a potato masher until smooth. Scrape mashed potato topping into a bowl using a silicone spatula.

03

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

04

Step

Select Saute function on the pressure cooker. Heat oil on high mode. Add onion and garlic; saute until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add ground beef, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until filling is well combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mushrooms; saute until starting to soften, about 1 minute.

05

Step

Stir corn, peas, broccoli, carrot, and celery into the pot with the filling. Pour in reserved potato liquid. Close and lock the lid. Set pot to Manual function. Select low pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

06

Step

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Strain out excess liquid and discard; return filling to pot. Set pot to Saute mode.

07

Step

Dissolve gravy mix in just enough water to dissolve the powder; add to the filling in the pot. Cook and stir until gravy thickens, about 2 minutes. Transfer filling to a baking dish and cover with the mashed topping. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.

08

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

09

Step

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Broil shepherd's pie until top is browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

For a richer flavor, consider using bone broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese for the topping, such as Gruyere or a sharp provolone.
If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can cook the potatoes and yams on the stovetop until tender.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Jaylon Maggio

    The only change I made was to use a packet of onion soup mix instead of the gravy mix. It added a lovely depth of flavor.

  • Oren Pouros

    I doubled the recipe and made two pies - one to eat now and one to freeze for later.

  • Anne Lubowitz

    I added a little bit of Worcestershire sauce to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor.

  • Reed Gusikowski

    The mashed potato and yam topping was so creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Randall Okon

    My kids loved this shepherd's pie, even with all the hidden veggies!

  • Alek Friesen

    This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night!

  • Karley Boyer

    I didn't have any yams on hand, so I just used two russet potatoes. It still turned out great!

  • Rozella Macejkovic

    This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! The Instant Pot made it so quick and easy.

  • Noelia Prohaska

    I love how customizable this recipe is. I swapped out the peas and corn for some leftover roasted vegetables and it was amazing!

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