Best 6 Shepherds Pie With Sweet Potato Mash Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty and comforting flavors of Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash, a classic dish elevated with a nutritious twist. This culinary delight combines succulent ground lamb or beef, savory vegetables, and a rich gravy, all topped with a creamy and flavorful sweet potato mash. The sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness and extra vitamins, making this dish not only delicious but also a wholesome meal. From the traditional version to variations with ground turkey or lentils, this article presents a collection of Shepherd's Pie recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences and ensure an unforgettable dining experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet, I experimented with sweet potatoes in this dish for two. The result is different, but just as yummy! -Tanya Marcketti, Golden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet potato
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Dash each ground cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tomato sauce and spices. Place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., When cool enough to handle, cut potato in half; scoop out the pulp and place in a small bowl. Mash with butter, milk, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over meat mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

STEFF'S SHEPHERD PIE



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This is something I made up that my whole family enjoys.

Provided by STEFF71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Savory Pie Recipes     Shepherd's Pie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
½ onion, diced
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain fat. Mix in green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and onion.
  • Pour beef mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with Cheddar cheese. Spread mashed potato on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pie is hot, and the mashed potatoes are golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 895.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH SWEET POTATO



Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 to 5 medium sweet potatoes, cooked
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 large egg yolks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup grated Pecorino-Romano
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
4 strips bacon or pancetta, diced
2 pounds ground dark meat turkey
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 leek, washed and small diced
6 sage leaves, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen diced carrots, thawed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • For the mashed sweet potatoes: Scoop sweet potato flesh into a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher. Mix in the cream, butter, coriander, ginger and egg yolks. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Scrape into a pastry bag and set aside.
  • For the topping: Mix the cheeses, breadcrumbs and fresh thyme together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • For the shepherd's pie: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Render down the bacon in a large saute pan or braiser over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan. Add the ground turkey to the pan, and cook, stirring often and breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the onion, leek and sage, and cook until caramelized, another 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the pine nuts, flour, tomato paste, coriander and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the chicken stock, carrots and meat, then return to a simmer and cook until reduced and nappe (when it thickly coats the back of a spoon), another 10 to 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  • Top with an even layer of the sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle evenly with the breadcrumb topping. Bake until golden brown, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Shepherd's pie has endless variations - this tempting version uses Veggie Ground Round and is topped with sweet potato mash.

Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Yves Veggie Cuisine

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons soft, non-hydrogenated margarine
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons Spectrum® Canola Oil
1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine® Original Veggie Ground Round
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup Imagine® Low Sodium Organic Vegetable Broth
1 cup combined, Yves Veggie Cuisine® sweet peas, Yves Veggie Cuisine® whole kernel Golden Corn and carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain well and return to pot. Add margarine and half of the fresh ground pepper and mash until smooth; set aside.
  • In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ground round, green pepper and garlic, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add stock to skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Add peas, corn, carrots, and remaining ground pepper.
  • Spread mixture into 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish. Spread mashed potato over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until bubbly around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 729.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 onions , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
2 carrots , grated or finely diced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
400g pack extra-lean minced lamb or beef
85g red lentil
350g swede , diced
2 tbsp plain flour
750ml reduced-salt beef stock
200ml red wine
350g potato , diced
650g sweet potato , diced
150g 0% plain probiotic yogurt
generous grating of nutmeg
green vegetables , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onions for 6 mins until starting to turn golden. Add the garlic, carrots and thyme, and cook for 4 mins more. Stir in the mince, breaking it up with the spoon. When it has turned brown, add the lentils and swede with the flour. Cook for 1-2 mins, then gradually add the stock and red wine. Cover and simmer for 35-40 mins.
  • Meanwhile, boil all the potatoes for 15-20 mins until tender, then drain and mash with the yogurt, nutmeg and black pepper. Spoon the meat mixture into a 2-litre ovenproof dish, spread or pipe the potato mixture on top, then grill until the topping starts to brown. (If making ahead, reheat in the oven at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 45 mins.) Serve with green veg, such as peas and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

VEGGIE SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH SWEET POTATO MASH



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The secret to this shepherd's pie filling is to choose big carrots so they don't lose their texture when cooked

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced
2 large carrots (500g/1lb 2oz in total), cut into sugar-cube size pieces
2 tbsp thyme chopped
200ml red wine
400g can chopped tomatoes
2 vegetable stock cubes
410g can green lentils
950g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
25g butter
85g vegetarian mature cheddar, grated

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan, then fry 1 halved and sliced large onion until golden.
  • Add 2 large carrots, cut into sugar-cube size pieces and most of the 2 tbsp chopped thyme, reserving a sprinkling for later.
  • Pour in 200ml red wine, 150ml water and a 400g chopped tomatoes, then crumble in 2 vegetable stock cubes and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Tip in a 410g can green lentils, including the juice, then cover and simmer for another 10 mins until the carrots still have a bit of bite and the lentils are pulpy.
  • Meanwhile, boil 950g sweet potatoes, cut into chunks, for 15 mins until tender, drain well, then mash with 25g butter and season to taste.
  • Pile the lentil mixture into a pie dish, spoon the mash on top, then sprinkle over 85g grated vegetarian mature cheddar and the remaining thyme. The pie can now be covered and chilled for 2 days, or frozen for up to a month.
  • Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Cook for 20 mins if cooking straightaway, or for 40 mins from chilled, until golden and hot all the way through. Serve with broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 66 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 16 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 2.39 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground lamb. Opt for ground lamb with a fat content of at least 20% for a richer flavor and more succulent texture.
  • Brown the lamb thoroughly. This will help develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming dry.
  • Use fresh, flavorful vegetables. The vegetables in your shepherd's pie will contribute significantly to its overall taste, so be sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the sweet potato mash. Overcooked sweet potato mash will be dry and gummy. Cook it just until it is tender, but still holds its shape.
  • Let the shepherd's pie rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the dish to set.

Conclusion:

Shepherd's pie with sweet potato mash is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its combination of savory lamb, creamy sweet potato mash, and hearty vegetables, this dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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