Description
Hearty sweet potato shepherd’s delight celebrates comfort with rustic British charm, blending creamy potato layers and savory ground lamb. Homemade warmth fills each spoonful, inviting you to savor a classic countryside meal that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion
- 4 large carrots
- 8 baby portobello mushrooms
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen peas
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) dried sage
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) dried oregano
- ½ tablespoon (2 grams) dried basil
- 1 tablespoon (18 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) pepper
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes in a preheated 400°F oven by piercing them with a fork and baking for approximately one hour until they become tender and easily pierced.
- While potatoes are roasting, meticulously dice onions, carrots, and mushrooms into uniform small pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution.
- In a large skillet, thoroughly brown ground beef with chopped onions over medium heat, continuously stirring to prevent sticking and ensure meat is fully cooked without pink remnants.
- Introduce carrots, mushrooms, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, sage, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper into the skillet, mixing ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer, covered, for roughly 15 minutes, enabling ingredients to release their aromatic essences and blend seamlessly.
- Incorporate frozen peas into the simmered mixture, then deactivate heat and adjust oven temperature to 350°F in preparation for final assembly.
- Carefully extract sweet potatoes from oven, peel their skin, and transfer soft interior into a mixing bowl, integrating coconut oil and salt while mashing until achieving a creamy, smooth consistency.
- Distribute mashed sweet potato topping evenly across beef mixture within the skillet, creating a uniform layer that will transform into a golden, appetizing crust.
- Transfer skillet directly into preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, monitoring until the sweet potato topping develops a light golden hue, signaling the dish is ready to be served.
Notes
- Prep smart by poking sweet potatoes with a fork to prevent potential bursting during baking.
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier shepherd’s pie variation.
- Consider using fresh herbs instead of dried for more vibrant and intense flavor profiles.
- Frozen peas add quick nutrition and bright color contrast to the hearty beef mixture.
- Coconut oil provides a subtle sweetness and helps create a creamy mashed sweet potato topping.
- Simmering allows deeper flavor development and helps tenderize the vegetables in the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg