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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s pie gets a flavorful twist with whipped sweet potatoes scented with maple and orange zest. Comfort food you can feel good about eating.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground sirloin ((turkey chicken or lamb also work))
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (grated)
  • 2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 cup peas (frozen)
  • 4 cups Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
  • 6 ounces shredded manchego cheese (or other sharp cheese)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat a large, deep sauté pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
  3. Add ground sirloin to the hot pan along with Worcester sauce, sage, thyme, salt and cayenne. Cook until browned, 7-9 minutes, using a wooden spoon to break down meat. Remove cooked beef from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, sauté carrots, onions and minced garlic over medium heat until tender, about 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Add reserved beef back to the pan and sprinkle entire mixture with flour. Cook for 60 seconds then pour in chicken broth. Bring back to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer until gravy starts to form.
  6. Stir in frozen peas and cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
  7. Spread beef and vegetable mixture in an even layer on the bottom of a casserole or 8 x 11 baking dish.
  8. Top the beef mixture with the whipped sweet potatoes and use a rubber or offset spatula to spread evenly.
  9. Sprinkle with shredded cheese then bake in the oven until bubbly and golden brown on top, 45-55 minutes depending on oven strength.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 415kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 19.8g (30%) Saturated Fat 11.2g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 954mg (40%) Fiber 5.4g (22%) Sugar 15.1g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 415

% Daily Value*

Calories 415kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 19.8g 30%
Saturated Fat 11.2g 56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g 51%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 954mg 40%
Fiber 5.4g 22%
Sugar 15.1g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.