How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for those chilly nights when you're craving something warm and satisfying. This recipe puts a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic shepherd's pie by using sweet potatoes instead of traditional mashed potatoes. The result is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that is sure to become a new family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soft, non-hydrogenated margarine
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Spectrum® Canola Oil
  • 1 (340 gram) package Yves Veggie Cuisine® Original Veggie Ground Round
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Imagine® Low Sodium Organic Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup combined, Yves Veggie Cuisine® sweet peas, Yves Veggie Cuisine® whole kernel Golden Corn and carrots

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain well and return to pot. Add margarine and half of the fresh ground pepper and mash until smooth; set aside.
  • In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook ground round, green pepper and garlic, stirring for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add stock to skillet; bring to a boil.
  • Add peas, corn, carrots, and remaining ground pepper.
  • Spread mixture into 8-inch (2 L) square baking dish. Spread mashed potato over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
  • Nutrition

    350 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 729mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 11g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 1007mg