Best 7 Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This innovative dish features a savory filling of ground beef, tender vegetables, and a rich gravy, encased in a golden-brown crust made from mashed sweet potatoes. Experience a symphony of flavors in every bite, as the sweetness of the potatoes complements the savory filling, creating a delightful balance. This recipe is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthier take on the classic Shepherd's Pie.

Additionally, we present variations of this classic dish to cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure with our Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, a plant-based masterpiece that offers a hearty and flavorful alternative. For those seeking a lighter option, discover our Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie, where ground turkey replaces beef, resulting in a leaner and equally delicious dish.

Lastly, our Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie with Cornbread Crust adds a delightful twist to the traditional recipe. The cornbread crust adds a touch of sweetness and a satisfying crunch, elevating this dish to a new level of culinary artistry. Explore these variations and find your perfect Shepherd's Pie that will become a staple in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET-POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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When it comes to radiating warmth at the dinner table, nothing beats a meal-in-one casserole. What's more, this dish can be assembled a day ahead, goes straight from the oven to the table, and offers help-yourself allure in abundance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (90 percent lean)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup Pilsner-style beer
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover potatoes with 2 inches water in a pot; bring to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Mash with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt.
  • Place beef in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up large pieces with a spoon, until browned, about 11 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; pour off excess fat in skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil, mushrooms, and onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add beer; cook until reduced, about 3 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch, mustard, and broth in a bowl; add to skillet and bring to a boil. Return beef to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

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.

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Fresh herbs, Worcestershire sauce and ground pepper carry the flavor in this quick-cooking shepherd's pie with a sweet potato topping. Ground beef adds a rich, savory flavor, but ground turkey or ground meat substitute would work well too.

Provided by Liz Mervosh

Categories     Healthy Casserole Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (6 cups)
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup unsalted beef broth
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mixed tender and woody herbs (such as rosemary, sage and thyme)
1 ½ cups frozen peas
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, undisturbed, until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pan.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes over low heat, stirring constantly, until all water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in sour cream, butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk cornstarch and broth in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add carrots, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the carrots and onion soften slightly, about 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and herbs; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir the cornstarch mixture and add to the beef mixture along with peas, Worcestershire, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Evenly spread the mashed sweet potato mixture over the beef mixture in the skillet. Using a spoon, decoratively swirl the top. Bake until the topping is hot, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 468 mg, Sugar 11 g

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

AUTUMN SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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I've been making variations of this shepherd's pie recipe for over 10 years, and it's still a requested favorite!

Provided by Angela Sackett Superhotmama

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup canned pumpkin
4 cups mashed, seasoned sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground turkey until browned, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, ancho chile powder, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion and peppers have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and pumpkin. Top with mashed sweet potatoes and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flavors are well combined and sweet potatoes are browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 765.6 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

TURKEY SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey or chopped leftover turkey
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, cut into 1-inch dice
2 carrots, peeled and grated
4 ribs celery, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups turkey or chicken stock (recommended: Kitchen Basics brand)
A few dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 (10-ounce) box frozen peas
1 very ripe banana
A few dashes hot sauce
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a deep skillet or a Dutch oven heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Add meat and break up with a wooden spoon, season with salt and pepper and poultry seasoning.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with water, cover pot, bring to a boil, salt and cook 15 minutes until tender.
  • Grate onions and carrots into the turkey. Add the celery and stir, cook 5 minutes. While vegetables are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add flour to melted butter and whisk 1 minute then whisk in stock and season with salt, pepper and Worcestershire. Thicken a few minutes.
  • Stir the gravy into the turkey mixture. Stir peas into meat and turn heat off.
  • Drain potatoes and return pot to heat. Add remaining butter and melt over medium heat. Peel and slice banana and add potatoes to the pot. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper and a few dashes hot sauce. Mash potatoes and banana to combine, adjust seasoning. Top the meat with the potatoes. Cover potatoes with cheese and set in oven. Bake to melt cheese, 5 minutes.

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

Tips:

  • For a crispy topping, use a combination of mashed sweet potatoes and panko breadcrumbs.
  • Add a layer of roasted vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, to the bottom of the pie for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • If you don't have ground lamb, you can use ground beef or turkey instead.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, assemble it and then freeze it unbaked. When you're ready to serve, thaw the pie overnight in the refrigerator and then bake it according to the recipe instructions.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato shepherd's pie is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try.

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