Elk Shepherd's Pie

Elk Shepherd's Pie is a hearty, savory dish featuring a base of ground elk meat cooked with vegetables like onions, carrots, and peas, all topped with a creamy layer of mashed potatoes and baked until golden. It is a rustic, comforting meal rooted in North American culinary traditions, often associated with hunting culture and home-style cooking.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein due to the lean elk meat, with moderate carbohydrates from the potato topping and vegetables, and a relatively low fat content compared to traditional beef versions. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, B vitamins, and potassium, with a calorie range of approximately 400-500 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	600 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Potassium	650 mg
Vitamin B12	2.8 mcg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.0 mg
Phosphorus	320 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Vitamin C	15 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Elk meat is a lean, wild game alternative to beef, offering a richer, slightly sweet flavor and a nutritional profile that's lower in saturated fat and higher in protein. This dish blends the classic British shepherd's pie concept with North American ingredients, making it a unique fusion of comfort food and sustainable, lean protein sourcing.