Paleo Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
This paleo-friendly shepherd's pie is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold night. The ground beef is simmered in a rich sauce made with onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, and thyme. The sweet potato topping is made with sweet potato, coconut milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon. The two layers are baked together until the sweet potato topping is golden brown and the meat mixture is bubbly.
Shepherd's pie is a classic British dish that dates back to the 18th century. It's typically made with ground lamb or beef, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. This paleo-friendly version of shepherd's pie is made with ground beef, vegetables, and a sweet potato topping. The sweet potato topping is a great way to add a touch of sweetness and a boost of nutrition to the dish.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 35 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, and thyme.
  5. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened about 10 minutes.
  6. Pour the meat mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  7. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato, coconut milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
  8. Spread the sweet potato mixture over the meat mixture.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is golden brown and the meat mixture is bubbly.
Why It Works
  • The ground beef is simmered in a flavorful sauce made with onion, carrots, celery, beef broth, tomato paste, oregano, and thyme.
  • The sweet potato topping is made with sweet potato, coconut milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon, which adds a touch of sweetness and a boost of nutrition to the dish.
  • The two layers are baked together until the sweet potato topping is golden brown and the meat mixture is bubbly, resulting in a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a cold night.