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Paleo Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Emily Carter
A savory, healthy twist on a classic shepherd’s pie with ground beef, veggies, and a sweet potato topping. Paleo-approved!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

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.
Enjoy this comforting, wholesome meal, because eating healthy doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. You deserve the best, and so does your taste buds!