{"id":15459,"date":"2025-12-30T19:45:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15459"},"modified":"2025-12-30T19:45:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:45:56","slug":"southwest-shepherds-pie-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15459","title":{"rendered":"Southwest Shepherd&#8217;s Pie Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Growing up in Texas, I have a special place in my heart for Tex-Mex recipes. Simple dishes like these <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/lettuce-tacos\/\">Tex-Mex lettuce wraps<\/a> and southwest shepherd\u2019s pie make a regular appearance on our family menu. It\u2019s a delicious twist on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/shepherds-pie\/\">classic shepherd\u2019s pie<\/a> recipe.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s similar to a taco casserole, but with a creamy potato topping. You can also make this easy Southwest shepherd\u2019s pie recipe ahead of time and pop it in the oven for an easy supper. The toppings are customizable, but cilantro and chopped jalapenos are some of our favorites.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-southwest-shepherd-s-pie-ingredients\">Southwest Shepherd\u2019s Pie Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe uses a variety of southwestern style ingredients. Instead of the classic carrots, celery, and peas, we\u2019re using zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers. And the spices get an upgrade too with spicy oregano and chili powder, flavorful cumin, and smoky paprika.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can even choose your favorite potato for the topping. I like using Russet potatoes since they\u2019re more starchy and give it a good texture. Creamy yellow or red potatoes work well too. Or switch it up and try a southwestern sweet potato shepherd\u2019s pie with orange or white sweet potatoes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For the meat, I use<a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/health\/grass-fed-beef\/\"> grass-fed ground beef.<\/a> It has a better nutrient profile than grain-fed beef (plus it\u2019s overall healthier). I also like to cook ground beef in bulk at the beginning of the week to make meal prep easier. If you prefer, ground chicken or ground turkey work just as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-you-ll-love-southwest-shepherd-s-pie\">Why You\u2019ll Love Southwest Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the delicious flavor, I love that this recipe has 21 grams of protein per serving. It\u2019s cozy and satisfying for chilly nights when I want something warm for supper. Even though there are a few steps involved, it pulls together fairly quickly with only 20 minutes of prep time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes I\u2019ll make a double batch and freeze some for later. Simply place the completely cooled casserole in the freezer (in a freezer-safe container). Once you\u2019re ready to reheat, let it thaw and then pop it in the oven until warmed through and bubbly. Southwest shepherd\u2019s pie tastes even better the next day if you have leftovers. This gives the ingredients some more time to meld.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make it!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-496708\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"496708\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wm\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-intro\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Southwest_Shepherds Pie\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Southwest_Shepherds-Pie-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Southwest_Shepherds-Pie-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/southwest-shepherds-pie\/?tp_image_id=496707\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Southwest Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/h2>\n<p>\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div id=\"recipe-496708-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-496708-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"496708\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Topping<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium potatoes of choice<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(peeled and chopped)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grass-fed butter <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(or avocado oil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened almond milk<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(or milk of choice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Starwest-Botanicals-Organic-Garlic-Powder\/dp\/B001F7E95O?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=48b8569833083f1f142299ae5c414763&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">garlic powder<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/salt\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">salt <\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496708-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-496708-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"496708\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until soft, about 12\u201315 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, almond milk, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium heat.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini and saut\u00e9 5\u20137 minutes until softened.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in spices, tomatoes, and black beans. Add broth if the mixture looks dry and simmer for 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the filling to a greased 9\u00d79 or medium casserole dish. Spread the mashed potato mixture evenly on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496708-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bake for 20\u201325 minutes, until bubbling and lightly golden on top.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496708-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container- wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<p>Southwest Shepherd\u2019s Pie<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 serving)\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 298<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 108<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 12g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>18%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 6g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>38%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Trans Fat 1g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Monounsaturated Fat 4g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 59mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>20%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 480mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>21%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 793mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>23%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 27g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>9%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 5g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>21%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 4g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>4%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 21g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>42%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 1324IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>26%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> 35mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>42%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 79mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>8%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 4mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>22%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496708-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ul>\n<li>Top and serve: Garnish with cilantro, avocado, or a dollop of Greek yogurt.<\/li>\n<li>Use any potato you\u2019d like here. Russet, sweet potatoes, or white sweet potatoes are all great options!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-customize-the-toppings\">Customize the Toppings<\/h3>\n<p>My kids like to choose their own toppings when I make this. You can even make a toppings bar (kind of like a taco bar). Have a few options on the table for the family to choose from, so everyone can tweak the flavors to their liking. Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/pickled-red-onions-recipe\/\">Pickled onions<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Chopped cilantro<\/li>\n<li>Chopped bacon pieces<\/li>\n<li>Avocado slices or guacamole<\/li>\n<li>Extra cheese<\/li>\n<li>Sliced black olives<\/li>\n<li>Chopped jalapeno or poblano peppers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are some of your favorite casserole-style dishes to make? Leave a comment and let us know!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/southwest-shepherds-pie\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Growing up in Texas, I have a special place in my heart for Tex-Mex recipes. Simple dishes like these Tex-Mex lettuce wraps and southwest shepherd\u2019s pie make a regular appearance on our family menu. It\u2019s a delicious twist on the classic shepherd\u2019s pie recipe. It\u2019s similar to a taco casserole, but with a creamy potato &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15459","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15459","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15459"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15459\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}