Hearty sweet potato shepherd’s pie is family-friendly comfort food packed with savory ground beef and tender veggies, baked beneath a thick and fluffy sweet potato topping.
Servings : 6servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1smallyellow onion,finely diced
2clovesgarlic,minced
1poundground beef,or ground turkey, lamb, pork, or chicken
Preheat the oven to 375ºF and butter an 8-inch pie dish and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 10 seconds or until fragrant. Add ground meat and continue to cook for 3 minutes, occasionally stirring.
Stir in the frozen vegetables (do not thaw), season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook until the meat is browned and the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
In the meantime, prepare the sweet potatoes by placing the cubed potatoes in a microwave-safe dish and microwave them on HIGH for 4 to 4-1/2 minutes or until tender. You can also use a microwave steamer.
Remove them from the microwave and season with salt and pepper. Add butter and cream cheese. Mash until smooth; set aside.
In a liquid cup or a mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth and flour and whisk until thoroughly incorporated. Add to the meat mixture and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and spoon the beef and veggies into the pie dish.
Spread the sweet potato mixture on top of the beef.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.