Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie (Whole 30)
Paleo Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect healthy comfort food that is whole-30 approved! Ground beef and veggies topped with sweet potatoes make a flavorful, easy meal.
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Potato Mash:
- 6 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee optional
- 1/3 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Filling
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ribs celery chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 cup peas
- 1/2 cup beef bone broth
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
INSTRUCTIONS
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Sweet Potato Mash
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Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the potatoes and cook until soft, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and mash the potatoes until well mixed together. Add in coconut milk, butter (if using) salt, and pepper, and stir until smooth. Set aside.
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-Preheat oven to 400 F and grease a large casserole dish with butter or coconut oil.
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Melt the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the onions, garlic, celery, bell pepper, and carrots. Saute for 6-7 minutes, or until softened, then remove from skillet at set aside. Add beef to the same pot and saute until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess liquid, then stir in peas and the other cooked veggies, along with the broth, ginger, salt, pepper, thyme, and aminos. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, then empty into the prepared dish.
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Spread potatoes evenly over the top of the beef mixture.
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Bake for 20 minutes, then cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy!