Name: Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 people
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))

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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.

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5 from 7 votes

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.

Course Main

Cuisine Irish

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings people

Calories 245kcal

Author Katie Wells

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!