How to Make Shepherd's Pie with Ground Lamb and Sweet Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shepherd's Pie is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This version using ground lamb and sweet potatoes adds a delicious twist to the traditional recipe. The combination of savory meat and sweet potatoes creates a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.

This dish has its roots in the UK, where it was originally made with leftover roasted meat and topped with mashed potatoes. Over the years, variations of the dish have become pop...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large white sweet potatoes
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup finely chopped leek
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Pomì)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup tahini
  • ½ cup finely chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir lamb in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, leek, and celery to the skillet and saute until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Return lamb to the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pour lamb mixture into a baking pan. Mash the sweet potato in a bowl, stir in tahini and green onions, and spread on top of the lamb.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling throughout and top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    369 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 539mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 903mg