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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Delight in this Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, a comforting twist on a classic featuring creamy sweet potatoes and savory meat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pot
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add ground meat, cooking until browned (approximately 7 minutes).
  4. Stir in garlic, peas, Worcestershire sauce, broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary; simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Mash sweet potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Season to taste.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread meat mixture in a baking dish; top with mashed sweet potatoes.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 22gFat: 18g

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace ground meat with lentils or mushrooms. Feel free to customize seasonings to fit your taste.

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