Description
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a heartwarming twist on the classic comfort food. With its creamy sweet potato topping and savory meat filling, this dish promises to envelop you in warmth with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe combines rich flavors and wholesome ingredients, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground meat, cooking until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, peas, Worcestershire sauce, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Season to taste.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat mixture in a baking dish; top with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg