Sweet Potato-Cauliflower Shepherd's Pie

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A lighter version of traditional British shepherd's pie using sweet potatoes and cauliflower, the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

Submitted by A Day In the Kitchen
Published on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Sweet Potato Cauliflower Layer:

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • ½ pound cauliflower florets, chopped

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Ground Beef Layer:

  • 2 tablespoons light olive oil

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ½ cup peas

  • ½ cup corn

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

Topping:

  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place sweet potatoes in a pot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower and more water if needed; cook until all vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes more. Drain. Mash sweet potatoes and cauliflower with 1/4 cup broth, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook 5 minutes more. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. Sprinkle tapioca starch over the beef mixture in the skillet. Add 1 cup broth, peas, corn, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Spread beef mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with mashed sweet potato mixture. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned on top, about 25 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

Cook's Notes:

If you are not avoiding gluten, you can use flour in place of the tapioca starch.

You can use all mashed cauliflower or all sweet potatoes, if you prefer. You can also use all regular potatoes. Just be sure to use the same total amount of whichever vegetable you choose.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

366 Calories
23g Fat
22g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 366
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 1047mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 19g 38%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 632mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.