Paleo Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Who says comfort food has to be loaded with carbs and guilt? This Paleo Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie proves you can have your pie and eat it too. Imagine savory beef, veggies, and a creamy sweet potato topping that tastes like heaven. Oh, and did I mention it’s a one-dish wonder? That means less time scrubbing pans and more time binge-watching your favorite series. Get ready to indulge in a guilt-free meal that will leave you full and satisfied without throwing you off track. It’s the ultimate dinner win.
Paleo Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A savory, healthy twist on a classic shepherd’s pie with ground beef, veggies, and a sweet potato topping. Paleo-approved!
Ingredients
For the beef and veggie filling:
- 1 lb ground beef grass-fed, if you can
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas or any other veggie you prefer
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the sweet potato topping:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook sweet potatoes in boiling water for 15 minutes until soft. Drain and mash with coconut milk, ghee, garlic powder, and salt.
- While the potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, and cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add carrots, peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir until veggies are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish.
- Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the beef mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly on top.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
💪 Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 220%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 15%
- Magnesium: 8%
💁♀️ Notes & Tips to Elevate the Flavor
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some nutritional yeast over the mashed sweet potatoes before baking.
- Don’t skip the ghee—it adds richness and depth to the sweet potato topping.
- For a bit of crunch, top with crushed almonds or paleo-friendly breadcrumbs before baking.
