PIN IT FOR LATER One of my favourite ways to create new recipes is to think of classic recipes that we all know and love, and come up with different ways to reinvent them. I thought about how I incorporated a BBQ chili flavour in this lasagna, and the BBQ, beef and mashed potato thing that was going on in this Twice-Baked Potato Pie (<– an oldie!), and I wanted to incorporate the same flavours in a Shepherd’s Pie (since you know we’re big fans of Shepherd’s Pie!) You can pack so many veggies into this dish — you could even add more than what is listed (mushrooms, kale, spinach, etc.), and the BBQ chili flavour masks them completely. I do this for my own good. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m not a big fan of vegetables — you will often see me hiding them in my own food. But if you combine them with barbecue sauce and top with mashed potatoes and cheese, there’s a pretty good chance I’m going to eat them anyway. My toddler, on the other hand, would pick out the vegetables because she wanted to eat only the veg. Another thing I love about this dish is that it’s so easy to make ahead: you can prepare everything up to the point of baking, cover it and stick it in the fridge for a day or two until you’re ready for dinner. This is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining on the weekend when you just want to actually relax with your guests! Substitutions:
The recipe is naturally gluten free — but be sure to check all of the labels on all of your ingredients to be sure. The recipe can easily be made vegetarian, if you skip the beef and substitute with mushrooms or additional veggies of your choice. The recipe can easily be made dairy free if you skip the cheese or use a dairy free cheese option and mash only with vegetable broth or dairy free milk.
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