Beef Shepherds Pie Sweet (Printable Version)
Rich beef filling under creamy, golden sweet potato mash, perfect for a hearty main.
# What You Need:
→ Sweet Potato Mash
01 - 3.3 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup milk
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
→ Beef Filling
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 medium carrots, diced
09 - 2 celery stalks, diced
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1.7 lb ground beef
12 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
13 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
14 - 1 tsp dried thyme
15 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
16 - 1 tsp salt
17 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
18 - 1.5 cups beef broth
19 - 1 cup frozen peas
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - Place sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
03 - Mash sweet potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
05 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
07 - Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
08 - Transfer beef filling to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread sweet potato mash evenly over the top.
09 - Use a fork to create ridges on the surface for extra crispness. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and filling is bubbling.
10 - Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato topping creates this incredible caramelized flavor that regular potatoes just cant match
- Its one of those rare meals that tastes even better as leftovers, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- The resting period is not optional, it lets the filling set slightly so you get clean scoops instead of a messy plate
- Creating ridges with your fork isnt just for looks, it creates more surface area for that crispy golden top
03 -
- For extra richness, fold 50g cream cheese into the warm sweet potato mash before topping
- If your beef seems too fatty after browning, drain it before adding the spices