This is a similar recipe to my Meatloaf Cupcakes, but with more vegetables…
My kids absolutely love sweet potatoes and will eat them any way I fix them, so this is a good way to add in the extra veggies. This recipe also freezes and re-heats well so it can be prepared ahead for busy nights.
Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe
I love this healthier take on shepherd's pie with a creamy sweet potato topping. This is a family favorite at our house and my kids love helping make the layers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 245kcal
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1½ tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp natural beef bouillon
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp basil
- ½ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 small bunch kale
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (cooked)
- 1 egg
- 4 TBSP butter
- 8 oz cream cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the meat.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of the salt and all remaining seasonings and transfer to a large bowl.
- Dice the onions and tear the kale into small pieces.
- Saute the onion and kale in the skillet until slightly soft and add to the meat.
- Pour the mixed vegetables into the skillet and heat on low heat.
- While the vegetables are heating, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with butter and the remaining salt until smooth.
- Add the mixed vegetables and the egg to the meat and stir to combine.
- Pour the meat/vegetable mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes.
- When done, top with a small dollop of cream cheese if desired and enjoy.
Notes
- For sweet potatoes: either bake ahead for about an hour or until soft, or boil about 10 minutes in large pot of water until soft. Drain before using if boiled. I usually make extra when making a previous meal then just re-heat the night I make this.
- This recipe makes a 9x13 pan -- you can divide it and freeze part for another meal or double it to make a large one for the freezer!
Nutrition
Serving: 1(4x3inch) square | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 499mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 2110IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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Possible variation: Bake in pint-sized mason jars for easy packable lunches!
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I know this is petty, but incorrect spelling drives me NUTS! Should be Shepherd’s Pie, as in shepherd that herds sheep. Originally shepherd’s pie was make from mutton, sheep, hence the name.
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Mashed cauliflower is great potato substitute and no one will know the difference
I’ve tried most of the recipes on here and loved them but this one wasn’t a hit for us, it just tasted like a mish-mash of veggies and meat slop drowning in sweet potatoes. :/
This is my first grain free meal in an attempt to hopefully eat better. It’s in the oven right now and smells delicious!
We love this meal! Although my hubby hates sweet potatoes so I made it half sweet popatoes half red potatoes. It was awesome!
This is one of my family’s favorite meals. Tasty, comforting and fairly simple to make! Thank you for all the great ideas. Your recipes are really kid-friendly, which is a HUGE help in trying to get my family completely grain-free!
I made this for dinner tonight and I have to say that this is really, really yummy. I’m trying to change the way my family and I eat and this is the first recipe that I’m adding to our new, healthy dinner menu!
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This is a meal I’ve been thinking about making, but hadn’t planned. Sounds just as delicious as I have been imagining!