This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s pie is the coziest fall meal! I look forward to making this every year, it feels like a right of passage on the first cool day!
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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Enjoy a budget-friendly fall favorite with this delicious Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie recipe. A comforting blend of seasoned ground beef and creamy mashed sweet potatoes that’s perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of sweet potatoes (steamed or boiled)
- 1 pound of ground beef (or your choice of meat)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 1 cup of beef broth (or 1 cup of warm water with 1 beef bouillon cube)
- 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
- Mixed vegetables (optional, e.g., carrots, peas)
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- Seasonings (e.g., Rosemary, Sage, Salt, Pepper)
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Instructions
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Steam or boil sweet potatoes until soft, then remove the skins and mash them with sour cream, cinnamon, and melted butter. Set aside. ( I like to cook them in the instant pot – fill with water and sweet potatoes, cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, quick release and drain)
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In a pan, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked and no longer pink.
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Add chopped onions and cook for about six minutes until they soften.
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Optionally, add mixed vegetables, such as carrots and peas, to the mixture.
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Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and your choice of seasonings. Cook for about a minute.
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Create a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with warm water. Add the slurry to the mixture to thicken it. Stir well.
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Once the mixture thickens (about two to three minutes), remove it from the heat.
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In a 9×13-inch baking dish, layer the ground beef mixture at the bottom.
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Top the beef mixture with the mashed sweet potatoes, spreading them evenly.
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Bake the dish at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes or until the top is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
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Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie!
Notes
- Feel free to customize this recipe by using your preferred meat or vegetables.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated when needed. It’s perfect for a cozy fall meal.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
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Can I mash the potatoes without sour cream .. what difference would it make in the recipe … thanks !
I think sour cream adds a depth of flavor but it wouldn’t ruin the recipe at all! I hope you enjoy it!