Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe
This yummy casserole was inspired by traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie substituting white potatoes with sweet potatoes and lamb with ground beef.
Equipment
- 9 x 13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon worchestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
Mashed Sweet Potato Topping
- 2.5 pounds sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into 1-1.5 inch cubes.
- Place the potatoes into a pot of water to cover and boil for 15-20 minutes or until they are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, saute the onions in olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, salt and pepper. Stir until browned through.
- Add the worchestershire sauce and thyme.
- Sprinkle the flour over top and add the beef broth and tomato paste.
- Simmer for a minute then add the peas and carrots. Stir well.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a 9 x 13 casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Drain the potatoes and then mash them with butter and milk.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in the casserole dish making sure to reach the edge of the pan to create a seal.
- Bake for 25 minutes then place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown the top if desired.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
Substitutions
- Ground turkey instead of beef.
- Different veggies such as green beans or corn.
- Fresh herbs such as fresh rosemary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 901mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 22033IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
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