Recipe: Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Topping
PHOTO CREDIT: TheRealFoodRDs.com
This healthy recipe for shepherd’s pie with sweet potato topping is so tasty, it’s almost too good to be true. This easy paleo recipe is delicious and packed with tons of protein and nutrition. We love the sweet potato topping and prefer it over the mashed potato topping that is used in the original recipe. If you don’t eat beef, you can easily sub ground turkey or chicken and this recipe will still taste amazing. This shepherd’s pie freezes really well, and makes the perfect weeknight meal when you don’t feel like cooking. This mouthwatering casserole is also whole 30 friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free!
Ingredients
- Pie Filling
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 small green pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 ounces tomato paste (about 6 tablespoons.) (such as Muir Glen)
- 1/4 cup water
- Sweet Potato Topping
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed (3 1/2 -4 cups cubed)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
From the kitchen of: The Real Food RDs
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25 Comments
Nakala on July 17, 2018 at 9:31 PM
I've bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 375 for 20 mins and they are still hard. How long should it take?
Chris Freytag on July 20, 2018 at 8:11 AM
Hi Nakala - typically sweet potatoes take about 45-60 minutes in the oven!
Abby Padden on September 18, 2017 at 9:57 PM
Is it ground or whole flax meal?
Chris Freytag on September 19, 2017 at 9:14 AM
Hi Abby - we always use ground - however the creators of the recipe have even updated it to remove the flax entirely as they found that the egg white/flax gel is not necessary which means one less ingredient! You can definitely still keep it for the health benefits if you'd like though!
Tiffany on June 18, 2017 at 11:08 AM
What is the purpose of the flax seed meal? If it has something to do work paleo diet, i apologize. I don't know what paleo is, but I know it has something to do with gluten free.
Chris Freytag on June 19, 2017 at 9:40 AM
Hi Tiffany - the flax seed meal helps to hold everything together. Flax works as a great substitute for eggs because when mixed with water it creates a gel like substance. Feel free to omit the flax or egg white altogether. The Pie will still turn out delicious!
Rosa on January 24, 2017 at 5:56 PM
Chris, I made the Shepherd's pie today and it came out fabulous!!!! I just substituted the ground beef for ground turkey and my kids (who are not too fond of sweet potatoes) had seconds. They simply loved it! Thanks for the recipe. Next time, I shall try it with the ground beef.
Chris Freytag on January 25, 2017 at 2:27 PM
Happy to hear that, Rosa! So glad you enjoyed :)
Tina on June 16, 2017 at 7:06 PM
I'm not able to click the green circle for the instructions how to make. Help Chris?
Chris Freytag on June 19, 2017 at 9:27 AM
Hi Tina - I just re-loaded the link. Why don't you try again? I believe it should be working now. Sorry about that and let me know if you have any more issues. Enjoy the recipe - it's a good one!
Amanda on November 12, 2016 at 6:53 AM
Love this recipe! It's a really good! We are making it again this week for lunches :)
Nicole on August 4, 2016 at 5:02 PM
Hi Chris! I am trying to make this tonight but the website is down. Any chance you could send me the recipe? Please!!! Thank you!! :)
Eden on August 3, 2016 at 10:27 AM
I can't get through to the recipe, the green circle link does not work and if I use the Url above it will not allow me to enter the site Help please!!
Chris Freytag on August 3, 2016 at 4:43 PM
Hi Eden - sorry to hear that! I'm not sure why it's not working for you, as I just clicked on it and it worked for me, but here's the direct link in case you can get it from here: https://therealfoodrds.com/shepherds-pie/. Thanks!
Stephanie Ruth on June 15, 2016 at 10:58 PM
This recipe was delicious! I've made the sweet potato meatloaf previously, but I liked this twist on the standard shepards pie and the sweet potatoes paired very well with the savory sautéed meat and veggie combo.
Devon on June 7, 2016 at 9:02 AM
Can't get the recipe...
Chris Freytag on June 7, 2016 at 2:08 PM
Hi Devon, sorry to hear that. Did you click on the green circle?
Lauren on May 22, 2016 at 6:46 PM
I just pinned this recipe within the past week and was able to click on the green circle, but tried again today in hopes of making it for dinner tomorrow and the website won't come up. Totally bummed :( Any chance I can get it emailed to me?
Chris Freytag on May 23, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Hi Lauren, Sorry to hear that! I just tried and it worked for me, but in case you're still having trouble, here's the link: http://simplynourishedrecipes.com/shepherds-pie/. Hope that helps!