Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
 
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Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes, orange or white (about two large sweet potatoes)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, separated
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground all spice
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca flour (or arrowroot flour, or corn starch)
  • 1½ cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup almond milk (or your milk of choice)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Using a fork, pierce the skin of the sweet potatoes. Set potatoes in a 11x13 glass baking dish and bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes cooked through and soft.
  2. Heat a cast iron skillet or electric skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut oil to the pan and then add the beef. Break up with a spoon and stir until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  3. Drain the liquid from the pan then transfer the cooked beef into a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Return the pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the mushrooms, garlic, onion, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5-8 minutes.
  5. Add thyme and all spice. Cook about 1 minute.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tapioca starch. Whisk to combine. Add to veggies in pan and bring to a simmer. Cook about 5 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Add mixture to large bowl with beef. Add peas and carrots. Set aside.
  8. When the potatoes are cool enough to touch, slice in half and scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Place into a medium bowl with the egg, cinnamon, salt, butter and milk. Using a hand held mixer, beat the potato mixture until smooth.
  9. Use the 11x13 pan from baking the potatoes. Grease with cooking spray or your fat of choice. Pour in the meat mixture. Top with the potato mixture and spread evenly. Turn oven down to 425 F and bake for 30 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and edges are browned.
  10. Let stand for about 10 minutes then serve!
Recipe by Laughter and Lemonade at https://www.laughterandlemonade.com/sweet-potato-shepherds-pie/