Fluffy mashed sweet potatoes top a saucy mixture of seasoned ground beef and vegetables to make this Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie.
Servings: 6
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
2medium-large sweet potatoes
1½poundsground beef
½large yellow onion
3-4large cloves of garlicminced
1cupcarrots about 3 medium diced into 1/2" pieces
14ouncesdiced stewed tomatoes
2-3tablespoonschopped green chilethis optional to added some depth to the flavor, but absolutely no heat at all
2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonparsley
1teaspoonthyme
1teaspoonbasil
1teaspoonKosher saltadjust to taste
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperadjust to taste
½cupfrozen peas
milkadjust as needed, I used about 2-3 tablespoons
Instructions
Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1" pieces. Place them in a pot and cover with water and a sprinkle of salt. Cook until fork tender, this should take less than 15 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat. When it is almost browned, drain off any fat and add the onions, and carrots. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the minced garlic, parsley, thyme, basil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook an additional 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft.
Add the tomatoes, green chiles, and balsamic vinegar. Cook until the liquid is reduced if needed. Stir in the peas. Taste and then season with salt and pepper. Adjust as desired. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain the potatoes and mash gently with a potato masher. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper to taste. Add just a splash of milk and stir until the potatoes are smooth and fluffy.
Layer the beef mixture into a baking dish and then top with the mashed sweet potatoes. Bake in the center of the oven for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbling. Enjoy!