Description
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. This hearty dish features creamy sweet potato mash layered over a savory filling of ground meat and vegetables, creating a warm and satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this shepherd’s pie will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 lb ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ground meat to the skillet; cook until browned (8 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme.
- Pour in vegetable stock, scraping up brown bits; simmer until thickened (5 minutes). Stir in peas.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, layer the meat mixture, then top with sweet potato mash. Smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg