Shepherd's Pie w/ Sweet Potato Topping

This dish freezes well, so go ahead and double the recipe and freeze half for a future meal. Substitute regular potatoes for the sweet potatoes if you wish.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375℉.

Step 2

For the topping: Steam or bake (at 375℉.) the sweet potatoes until fork tender. Then add all of the topping ingredients to a food processor or blender, or place in a bowl and use an immersion blender. Process until smooth then set aside.

Step 3

For the filling: Combine the arrowroot with water and set aside.

Step 4

In a skillet on medium heat brown ground meat. Add cooking fat if necessary.

Step 5

Once meat is partially browned, add chopped carrots, onions, peppers, and minced garlic.

Step 6

Cook on medium heat until carrots are soft, about 10 minutes.

Step 7

Once the carrots are soft, stir in tomato paste, arrowroot and water, rosemary, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 8

Final step: transfer the meat filling to a casserole dish (9 x 9 inch dish will work) and top the meat filling with the Sweet Potato Mash.

Step 9

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.