Shepherd's Pie

Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF), who may need additional calories to meet their nutritional needs. Get a grownup's help because it requires using the oven.

This dish is packed with calories and can be served as a meal or with vegetables.

Prep time: 45 minutes

What you need:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/3 cup onion, diced
• 8 ounces ground beef
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup beef gravy
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 cup high-calorie mashed potatoes, prepared

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (176ºC).
2. Heat skillet and add 1 teaspoon oil. Add mushrooms, garlic, and onions and sauté until tender, about 7 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to bowl.
4. Cook beef until brown in skillet over medium heat, approximately 8 minutes.
5. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add sauteed vegetable mixture, gravy, carrot, Worcestershire, and marjoram..
7. Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Spoon beef mixture into a small baking dish or two oven-safe bowls.
9. Spoon mashed potatoes over top of beef mixture.
10. Bake until heated through and golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.
11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

• 922 calories
• 34g protein
• 72g fat
• 931mg sodium
• 111mg calcium

Serves: 2

Serving size: 1-1/4 cups

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Back To Top