Name: Savory Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb or beef; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup frozen peas; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup beef broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil

This Shepherd’s Pie features a rich, savory filling made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and herbs, topped with a creamy, slightly sweet mashed sweet potato layer. The dish is perfect for cozy dinners, offering both comfort and nutrition. The sweet potatoes add a twist to the classic, balancing the richness of the meat with a natural sweetness. A baked golden top finishes it off with a delicious crust.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

For added flavor, use fresh thyme and rosemary.
Try adding cheese to the sweet potato topping for a creamy texture.
Swap ground lamb for beef or turkey.
Prepare in advance and refrigerate before baking.

Yield: Serves 4

Savory Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A comforting, savory Shepherd's Pie with a creamy, sweet potato topping for a unique twist on the classic.

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb or beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cook the ground meat in olive oil until browned, then add onions, carrots, garlic, and peas.
Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
Meanwhile, boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with a little butter and season with salt and pepper.
Layer the meat mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed sweet potatoes, and bake for 25 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 651Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 16gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 150mgSodium 551mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 5gSugar 21gProtein 39g

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