The Daily Meal Gluten-free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Gluten-free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 34%. At 786mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal Gluten-free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 340 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 439
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 63mg
Sodium: 786mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 74mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 883mg Vitamin A: 271mcg
Vitamin C: 37mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • ½ cup potato starch (not potato flour)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Dash of cayenne, or more, to taste
  • 1-1 ¼ pounds cubed lamb meat (½-1-inch from the leg)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, plus more as needed
  • 1 bottle (16 ounces) gluten-free beer, preferably Redbridge or Bard’s
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced fine
  • 3 carrots, cut into small oblique (see note below)
  • 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional)
  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ stick butter
  • Salt and white pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup heated milk (more or less for desired creaminess)
  • Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)