Weight Watchers Shepherd’s Pie

Looking for a low calorie and low fat, lighter Shepherd’s Pie? This Weight Watchers Shepherds pie recipe is just as good as a traditional easy shepherds pie recipe but it is only 3 Weight Watchers Points. 

Shepherds pie is classic comfort food. Since starting Weight Watchers, I have been trying to take classic comfort foods and make them lighter and lower in points. Taking a classic shepherd pie recipe and making it a Weight Watchers dinner recipe was actually really easy, it just took a few changes. 

How is this recipe lighter?

I swapped the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken. Then instead of a regular gravy, I made my own. This is actually incredibly simple. I usually make my daughter a vegetarian gravy so I just swapped the vegetarian for chicken. The most fattening part of this recipe is the mashed potatoes. I use the cheese package of potatoes because it cuts out adding cheese to it, for the same points. 

How Many Weight Watchers Points are in Easy Shepherds pie?

This recipe for Weight Watchers lighter shepherds pie makes 8 servings. It can easily be increased to 10 servings, but we love to eat, and that means we like big servings. For 8 servings, it is 3 Weight Watchers Points per serving on the Freestyle program. 

What to Serve with Shepherd’s Pie?

Because this dinner is so low in points, you should have room for dessert. Try these low point desserts.

• Cinnamon Sugar Muffins
• Weight Watchers Banana Pudding
• Weight Watchers Chocolate Mousse
• 0 Point Weight Watchers Cheesecake

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More Weight Watchers Help

Need Help Staying on Track? Try these ideas:

• Use these Meal Prep containers so you have meals ready that are low in points and help you avoid the wrong foods. You can also use the Weight Watchers Freestyle Make It and Take It Kit.  
• Make sure you are drinking enough water with a reusable water bottle that helps you track your water. I have these 2 and they work great. Hydr-8 Purple 32ounce Water Bottle with Swivel Lid and 32 oz Clear Sports Water Bottle, Best for Measuring H2o Intake
• If you don’t want to pay for the app to be able to calculate your points, consider the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator for Freestyle Program which is sold by Weight Watchers so you know the Points are right. The online calculators are not always accurate. 
• Need to start an Exercise Program? Try this Weight Watchers 15 minute Boot Camp DVD.  

Can  Easy Shepherds Pie Be Made Ahead of time?

Yes. You can make shepherds pie ahead of time. Create the recipe up to the baking stage. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Or make the casserole and then heat it up as leftovers.

Weight Watchers Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients

• 1lb ground turkey breast
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 1/2 cups Homemade Gravy ( 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons flour, 1 chicken bouillon cube, and 2 cups water)
• 1 package of cheese mashed potatoes, made without butter

How to Make Shepherd’s Pie

In a large skillet, brown ground turkey. 

Next, make the homemade gravy. In a saucepan, melt one tablespoon butter. Add in flour and cook until slightly brown. 

Dissolve the bouillon cube in 2 cups of hot water. Slowly add the water to the saucepan. Let thicken. 

Meanwhile, make the mashed potatoes according to the directions.

Add green beans and corn. Mix in the gravy.

Pour it into a 9*13 glass casserole dish.  Add potatoes on top.

Bake for 30 minutes in a preheated oven or until bubbling and golden.

Let rest for 5-10 minutes and enjoy. Makes 8 servings.

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• Get this Printable Weight Watchers Weight Loss Journal or the Daily Food Log to add to your existing planner.
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• Use these Meal Prep containers so you have meals ready that are low in points and help you avoid the wrong foods. You can also use the Weight Watchers Freestyle Make It and Take It Kit.
• Make sure you are drinking enough water with a reusable water bottle that helps you track your water. I have these 2 and they work great. Hydr-8 Purple 32ounce Water Bottle with Swivel Lid and 32 oz Clear Sports Water Bottle, Best for Measuring H2o Intake
• If you don’t want to pay for the app to be able to calculate your points, consider the Weight Watchers SmartPoints Calculator for Freestyle Program which is sold by Weight Watchers so you know the Points are right. The online calculators are not always accurate.
• Need to start an Exercise Program? Try this Weight Watchers 15 minute Boot Camp DVD.