Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe | Easy AIP & Paleo Dinner Ideas

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs and calories.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.

Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain sweet potatoes and return to pot; mash with butter and milk until smooth.

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add chopped mixed veggies; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add lamb mince, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat and stir in peas, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.

Spread the meat mixture evenly in a baking dish.

Top with the mashed sweet potatoes, smoothing the surface with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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