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Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a wholesome, comforting dinner made with savory ground beef and veggiessimmered in broth and topped with buttery mashed sweet potatoes. It’s gluten-free, easy to prep, and perfect for cozy nights at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
SERVINGS: 6

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Topping:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk or regular milk
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen or canned
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  • Place sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water; bring to a boil and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender
  • Drain the potatoes and mash with almond milk, butter, salt, and pepper; set aside
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon; drain excess fat
  • Add the diced onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3 minutes
  • Stir in the carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Add the tomato paste, beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well to combine >>simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly
  • Stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Spread the beef filling evenly in a baking dish
  • Top with the mashed sweet potatoes, spreading them out with a spoon to completely cover the filling
  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is slightly golden
  • For extra crispness, broil for an additional 2 to 3 minutes at the end
  • Let the Shepherd’s Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving
  • Enjoy!!!