4.8 from 384 votes
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
A classic fall recipe made with lean turkey meat, peas, seasonings, and topped with delicious mashed sweet potatoes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 328 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- ½ Tsp Italian seasoning blend
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
The Filling:
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Medium yellow onion diced
- 1½ lbs Lean Turkey Meat
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ Tsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 Cup frozen peas or any other veggies like corn, carrots, defrosted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. About 10 minutes.
- Drain and mash, then season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning blend.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes, then stir in the garlic and cook for a minute or so.
- Add the ground meat and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until the meat is cooked through.
- Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper, and broth. Simmer for a few minutes until the liquid is reduced, then stir in the peas.
- Spread the meat mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Add mashed potatoes on top and spread it evenly all the way to the sides.
- Bake until the potatoes are just starting to brown, about 25-30 minutes. Rest, then serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- White potatoes will work well instead of sweet potatoes
- Consider using lean ground beef or ground chicken
- Any broth will work
Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
329mg
(14%)
Potassium
827mg
(24%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
17011IU
(340%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 329mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 827mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 17011IU | 340% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.