Shepherd's Pie

Prep: 15 min 

Cook: 35 min 

Makes: 6 servings 

Calories: 427 g/serv

• Protein: 28g, (26%)
• Carb: 36g, (34%)
• Fat: 19g, (40%)

Ingredients 

Sweet Potato Topping

• 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsp cooking oil or fat of choice
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt 

 Filling

• 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 tsp cooking oil or fat of choice
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 1 cup mushroom, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup water or broth

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
3. To prepare the sweet potatoes, bring a large pot of water to boiling. Add in sweet potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until piercable with a fork. Once done, add in fat and spices and blend or mash together.
4. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat cooking oil or fat in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and carrots and cook until starting to soften.
5. Add in mushrooms, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
6. Add in the ground beef and remaining spices - chili powder, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
7. Once the beef is cooked through, add in tomato paste and water/broth. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated. 
8. Transfer filling into the baking dish and top with sweet potato mash.
9. Cook in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to bubble and brown.
10. Let cool slightly before serving.