Amazing Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This Amazing Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is a hearty and wholesome twist on the classic comfort dish, featuring a savory ground lamb or beef filling with aromatic herbs and a creamy mashed sweet potato topping. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, it’s a delicious paleo-friendly meal that nourishes and satisfies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Meat Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground lamb or beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet Potato Topping
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the shepherd’s pie later.
- Cook Meat: Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground lamb or beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon until browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet with the meat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Add Herbs and Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for an additional minute to release their aromas.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour in the beef broth and stir in the tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Meanwhile, place the cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain them well.
- Mash Sweet Potatoes: Mash the drained sweet potatoes with coconut milk and ghee or coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble Pie: Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the meat and vegetable filling in the skillet, creating a smooth topping.
- Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the sweet potato topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling hot.
Notes
- Use ground lamb for a more traditional flavor or beef for a milder taste.
- If you don’t have coconut milk, you can substitute with almond milk but it will slightly change the flavor.
- Ensure the skillet or Dutch oven used is oven-safe before baking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or mushrooms for extra texture and flavor.
- This recipe is naturally paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free if using coconut oil instead of ghee.
Keywords: Paleo Shepherd’s Pie, Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, Healthy Comfort Food, Paleo Dinner, Ground Lamb Recipe, Gluten-Free Dinner
