Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
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A traditional dish gets a flavor upgrade in this best-ever Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie recipe! The subtle sweetness of the mashed potatoes pairs exceptionally well with the rich filling made of ground beef, vegetables, and a thick and hearty sauce.
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Ingredients
Mashed Sweet Potatoes:
- 1 ½ lbs. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 Tbsp. butter melted
- ½ cup milk oat or cashew milk
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
- ⅛ tsp. garlic powder
Ground Beef Filling:
- 2 Tbsp. oil olive or avocado
- 1 cup sweet onion finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef 90/10 or 93/7
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour or a gluten-free 1-to-1 blend
- 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ cups beef broth regular sodium
- ¾ tsp. each of dried thyme rosemary, and parsley
- ¾ tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
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Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potatoes: Add peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot and then cover with 1 inch of cold water. Bring the potatoes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, uncovered. Once the potatoes pierce easily with a fork, drain them in a colander in the sink.
- Mash the Potatoes: Add the cooked potatoes back to the pot along with the butter, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mash with a potato masher or fork until your desired consistency is reached. Alternatively, you can add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and puree for 20-30 seconds.
- Sauté the Veggies: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add oil, onion, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes and then add garlic. Continue cooking for 1 minute.
- Cook the Beef: Push vegetables to the side and add ground beef. Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Mash the beef with a potato masher to get fine crumbles.
- Season and Simmer: Mix in tomato paste and flour. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and ½ cup of broth. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken and then add in the remaining broth in ¼ cup increments, waiting between each addition for the sauce to thicken up. Add herbs, salt, pepper, and frozen mixed vegetables and continue simmering until they’re heated through.
- Build the Pie: Spray an 11x7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and spread out the ground beef filling in the bottom. Place dollops of the mashed sweet potatoes all over and then spread it to cover the filling. Leave some peaks of mashed potatoes if you’d like for the topping to get slightly crispy.
- Bake the shepherd’s pie in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes. Add it to a high broiler for 2-3 minutes at the end to get the topping extra crispy.
- Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep-Ahead: Chop the veggies, cook and mash the potatoes, and refrigerate in separate containers one day in advance. You can also measure out and mix the dried herbs, just keep them at room temperature.
- Storage: Place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. If you are freezing in individual portions make sure to chill the entire thing in the fridge first, as it will hold together better when cutting. Then seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake in a 350°F oven until heated through. You can also microwave the leftovers.
- Sauce. Take the time to let the sauce simmer between additions of broth to ensure the right consistency.
- Potatoes. Achieve a crispier topping by creating ridges in the mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
808mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
14078IU
(282%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 808mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 14078IU | 282% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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