Beef Shepherds Pie Sweet Potato (Print View)

Seasoned beef and vegetables topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting, nutritious meal.

# What You Need:

→ Sweet Potato Topping

01 - 3.3 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Beef Filling

06 - 1 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
09 - 2 medium carrots, diced
10 - 1 celery stalk, diced
11 - 1.65 lbs lean ground beef
12 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 1 cup beef broth
17 - 3.5 oz frozen peas
18 - Salt and pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
03 - Mash sweet potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened.
05 - Add carrots and celery; cook for 4–5 minutes until starting to soften.
06 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
07 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Mix well.
08 - Pour in beef broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in peas, season with salt and pepper.
09 - Transfer beef mixture to a 2.5–3 quart baking dish. Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly on top.
10 - Bake for 20 minutes until the topping is lightly golden. For extra browning, broil for 2–3 minutes if desired.
11 - Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sweet potato topping adds natural sweetness that creates the most incredible flavor contrast you did not know you needed
  • Everything cooks in one pan except the potatoes, meaning minimal washing up maximum comfort
  • It reheats beautifully and actually tastes better the next day when flavors have had time to become friends
02 -
  • Dont skip the step of letting the filling simmer until it thickens, or you will end up with a soupy mess beneath your potatoes
  • Sweet potatoes can be more fibrous than regular ones, so take your time mashing until completely smooth
  • The broiler can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so stand right there and watch it like a hawk during those final minutes
03 -
  • Rough up the surface of your sweet potato topping with a fork before baking for extra crispy golden bits
  • Let your beef filling cool slightly before topping with potatoes to prevent them from sinking into the meat

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