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Cozy Paleo Loaded Shepherds Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

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A warm, satisfying paleo-friendly shepherd’s pie featuring a savory meat and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb (grass-fed preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth (low sodium or homemade)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee
  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk or almond milk (unsweetened)
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil in cold water for 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain well.
  3. Return sweet potatoes to pot. Add ghee or coconut oil, coconut milk, and salt. Mash until smooth and creamy. Optionally add cinnamon or nutmeg. Set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil or ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Add garlic and mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and reduce.
  6. Add ground beef or lamb. Brown for 6-8 minutes, breaking up meat. Drain excess fat if needed.
  7. Stir in tomato paste, coconut aminos, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 8-10 minutes until liquid reduces and thickens. Adjust seasoning.
  8. Transfer meat and veggie mixture to baking dish. Spread mashed sweet potatoes evenly on top, roughing up surface with a fork if desired.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until sweet potato topping is golden and filling bubbles.
  10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If sweet potatoes seem dry when mashing, add more coconut milk. Avoid overcrowding pan when browning meat to build flavor. Watch oven closely to prevent burning the topping; tent with foil if needed. Filling can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and coconut milk. Swap proteins as desired.

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Keywords: paleo, shepherd's pie, sweet potato, ground beef, gluten-free, dairy-free, comfort food, healthy dinner

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