Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe (Family Favorite)

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One of our favourite cold-weather meals is basic shepherd’s pie. In this not-so-classic model, I up the vegetable content material a bit with mashed candy potato. It’s a scrumptious spin particularly in case you are making the change from white potatoes (or for those who simply desire the style!).

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie: A Healthy Spin on a Classic

I’ve left the recipe for my shepherd’s pie fairly much like most, however added kale for a bit of additional vegetable enhance and swapped out the standard with potatoes for candy potatoes. This is definitely the same recipe to my meatloaf cupcakes, however with extra greens.

To make the casserole, I brown the bottom beef with seasonings, then stir within the diced greens, warmth it up, and pour it right into a casserole dish. (I’ve this superior deep skillet that’s oven-proof that I exploit for each functions and save myself a pan to scrub.)

While the meat is cooking I mash the candy potatoes with butter and salt and plop them on prime of the meat and vegetable combination when it’s performed. To save myself a bit of time, I normally make additional candy potatoes with one other meal earlier within the week then simply pull them out of the fridge once I’m prepared to make use of them.

Is It Shepherd’s Pie or Cottage Pie?

Shepherd’s pie is Irish in origin and normally is made with floor lamb. Cottage pie is British and made with floor beef. However, most individuals don’t quibble over the small variations and use the phrases interchangeably. (Read extra enjoyable shepherd’s pie info right here.)

If you’re keen on candy potatoes as a lot as we do, give this recipe a attempt! It freezes and reheats properly so it may be ready forward for busy nights.

Sweet Potatoes: Versatile, Healthy, and Delicious

My children completely love candy potatoes and fortunately eat them each manner I repair them. Which is why I’ve such an intensive and inventive assortment of candy potato recipes!

Here are some others to attempt:

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Katie Wells

I really like this more healthy tackle shepherd’s pie with a creamy candy potato topping. This is a household favourite at our home and my children love serving to make the layers.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hr

Servings 8 individuals

Calories 245 kcal

Instructions 

• In a big skillet, brown the meat.

• Mix in 1 teaspoon of the salt and all remaining seasonings and switch to a big bowl.

• Dice the onions and tear the kale into small items.

• Saute the onion and kale within the skillet till barely comfortable and add to the meat.

• Pour the combined greens into the skillet and warmth on low warmth. 

• While the greens are heating, mash the cooked candy potatoes with butter and the remaining salt till easy. 

• Add the combined greens and the egg to the meat and stir to mix. 

• Pour the meat/vegetable combination right into a 9×13 baking dish and unfold the mashed candy potatoes excessive.

• Bake at 350°F for roughly half-hour.

• When performed, prime with a small dollop of cream cheese if desired and luxuriate in.

Notes

• For candy potatoes: Either bake forward for about an hour or till comfortable, or boil about 10 minutes in giant pot of water till comfortable. Drain earlier than utilizing if boiled. I normally make additional when making a earlier meal then simply re-heat the evening I make this.
• This recipe makes a 9×13 pan — you may divide it and freeze half for an additional meal or double it to make a big one for the freezer!
• Possible variation: Bake in pint-sized mason jars for simple packable lunches!

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 2110IUVitamin C: 4.9mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 3.2mg

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