The Best Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This shepherd’s pie recipe is made with sweet potatoes for a healthy, comforting meal. We’ve added dried cranberries into the mix for little bursts of tangy sweetness in each and every bite. If you love meat and potatoes, with a little sneak of vegetables, you’re going to love this recipe!
It is our humble opinion that the best shepherd’s pie recipe is made with sweet potatoes. This recipe is savory ground beef, vegetables, herbs, and then topped with a smooth layer of creamy mashed sweet potatoes. It combines the heartiness of a classic shepherd’s pie with the irresistible sweetness potatoes.
We’ve added dried cranberries into the mix for little bursts of tangy sweetness in each and every bite. This recipe is sweet and savory, healthy comfort food at its finest.
One recipe that holds a special place in my heart is my grandmother’s traditional shepherd’s pie. Growing up, her shepherd’s pie was the epitome of comfort food–it was so incredibly delicious. And her in her words, “But oh, so easy to make!”
While my grandmother’s recipe was perfect as it was, I prefer sweet potatoes in this traditional dish over regular mashed potatoes. This recipe is the perfect melody of sweet and savory in one dish.
Whether you’re looking to impress your loved ones or simply indulge in a healthy, comforting meal, this sweet potato shepherd’s pie recipe is the right choice!
why your family will love this sweet potato shepherd’s pie recipe
- Delicious Flavor
- Healthy Comfort
- Quick and Easy
- Versatile and Customizable
- Crowd-pleaser
- Kid-friendly
ingredients
To make this easy and delicious sweet potato shepherd’s pie recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
for the mashed sweet potatoes
- sweet potatoes
- butter
- salt and pepper
for the filling
- onion
- garlic
- ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- frozen mixed vegetables
- dried cranberries
- tomato paste
- smoked paprika
- dried thyme
- beef or chicken broth
how to make sweet potato shepherd’s pie
Preheat your oven to 420 degrees F
Boil the sweet potato cubes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
Mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until slightly browned. Remove any excess fat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Saute for about 3-5 minutes, until onions are softened.
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, dried cranberries, tomato paste, and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste; add in the broth. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potato topping is just beginning to brown. Allow the pie to cool a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
can I meal prep sweet potato shepherd’s pie?
YES! This meal prep sweet potato shepherd’s pie makes one incredible meal prep! It’s easy, delicious, and loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will want to divide the sweet potato pie into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.
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The Best Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
- DFDairy-Free
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
for the mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- salt and pepper, to taste
for the filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground thyme
- salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 420 degrees F
- Boil the sweet potato cubes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 10-15 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Mash the potatoes with butter, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until slightly browned. Remove any excess fat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Saute for about 3-5 minutes, until onions are softened.
- Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, dried cranberries, tomato paste, and spices. Season with salt and pepper to taste; add in the broth. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until sweet potato topping is just beginning to brown. Allow the pie to cool a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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