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Circle baking dish with a layer of ground beef mix with a sweet potato mash on top. Spatula scooping out a serving.
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Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes

This shepherd's pie with sweet potatoes is both healthy and hearty. The rich heartiness of the ground beef mix, topped with a buttery, creamy, sweet potato mash, then baked until golden brown and bubbly. Easily make a double batch and freeze for later. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 572kcal
Author: Kristin

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Mash

  • 2 Pounds Sweet Potatoes Peeled and Diced in Cubes
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

Beef and Veggie Mix

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 Large Carrots Peeled and Diced, about 1 cup
  • 3-4 Stalks of Celery Diced, about 1 cup
  • 1.5 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced or Pressed
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 1 Cup Beef Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 6 ounces Tomato Paste
  • Paprika To Garnish

Instructions

Sweet Potatoes

  • Start off by peeling and dicing sweet potatoes into 2" cubes.
  • Fill a Large stock pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • Add a couple tablespoons of salt to the water and mix until dissolved. Add in potatoes and boil until tender. A fork should be able to easy pierce the potatoes.
  • Once cooked through, transfer to a large mixing bowl and with a hand mixer add in all the other ingredients and whip until lumps are gone. Set Aside.

Beef and Veggie Mix

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • While the potatoes are cooking prepare the meat and veggie mix in a large oven safe skillet.
  • Over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet.
  • Add in onion and sauté until soft. About 6-8 min.
  • Add in carrots and celery then cook for 2-3 more minutes. Or until they start to soften.
  • Add in beef and cook until completely browned.
  • Carefully drain excess grease.
  • Add in frozen peas and garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add in beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme. Mix all together and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and allow to cook until the liquid reduces down. About 5 min.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish (or other oven safe cookware) spread the ground beef mix evenly on the bottom.
  • Spread the sweet potatoes on top of the meat and veggie mix, sprinkle with paprika and transfer to the oven for 20-25 min. or until bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and serve warm.

Notes

Ingredient notes and substitutions: 
Sweet Potatoes: Using sweet potatoes instead of a russet or gold is a healthier option for this dish. If you prefer a classic recipe feel free to make a regular mashed potato.
Ground Beef: Ground beef can easily be swapped for ground turkey or chicken. Just use chicken broth instead of the beef broth.
Beef Broth: The beef broth can easily be switched out for vegetable stock. Just keep in mind that beef broth will give you a richer flavor.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 1354mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 26142IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 5mg