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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
This sweet potato cauliflower shepherd's pie is a different, lighter spin on the traditional version and is just as, if not more, delicious than the mashed potato version! Saucy ground beef mixed with corn and peas are topped with a creamy sweet potato and cauliflower mash. It's the perfect blend of sweet and savory and is nutritious, flavorful, and comforting in every bite!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes (peeled and chopped into small chunks)
- 1/2 lb. cauliflower (chopped into small chunks)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teasoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil ((or any neutral-flavored oil))
- 1/2 medium onion (diced)
- 2 small carrots (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch ((flour is okay if you are not GF))
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/2 cup canned corn, (drained)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan ((plus extra for sprinkling on individual servings))
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven 425 deg F (220 C). Prepare and chop the ingredients so they are all ready to go before you start cooking.
- 2
Sweet Potato Cauliflower Mash Layer:
- 3
Ground Beef Layer (you can prepare this while the sweet potatoes and cauliflower are cooking):
- 4
Building the Shepherd's Pie in the pan: