A comforting and hearty shepherd’s pie with a sweet potato topping, perfect for a cozy meal.
Author:Oliver
Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:75 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 lb ground beef
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
Mash the sweet potatoes with milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pour the beef mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the beef mixture.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is bubbling.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like peas or corn to the beef mixture.
For a vegetarian option, use lentils or mushrooms instead of ground beef and vegetable broth.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.