Alberta Beef Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A comforting and hearty classic shepherd's pie made with savory ground Alberta beef and topped with a creamy and slightly sweet sweet potato mash.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

70 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.82/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Beef

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1lbGround Alberta Beef(Lean or extra lean recommended)

£5.50

1Onion(Medium, diced)

£0.60

2Carrots(Medium, diced)

£0.30

2stalksCelery(Diced)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

1cupBeef Broth(Low sodium)

£0.50

2tablespoonsTomato Paste

£0.20

1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce

£0.15

1teaspoonDried Thyme

£0.10

1cupFrozen Peas(Optional, can be mixed vegetables)

£0.40

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.05

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

3largeSweet Potatoes(About 2 lbs)

£1.50

4tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.40

0.3cupMilk(Whole milk or cream for extra richness)

£0.10

1tablespoonMaple Syrup(Optional, for added sweetness in the topping)

£0.30

1tablespoonOlive Oil(For browning the beef)

£0.15

Total Cost

£10.90

£1.82 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
3.
While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
4.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6.
Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7.
Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
8.
Stir in the frozen peas (if using) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
9.
While the beef mixture is simmering, prepare the sweet potato topping. In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with butter, milk, and maple syrup (if using) until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10.
Pour the beef mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top.
11.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
12.
Let the shepherd's pie rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

465 kcal / 1945 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

31g

62% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

13 g

14% of RDA

Sodium

480 mg

21% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb.

Add other vegetables like corn, green beans, or mushrooms to the beef filling.

Top with shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.

Prepare the shepherd's pie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Freeze individual portions for easy weeknight meals.

Cooking Equipment

Large skillet or Dutch oven

Potato masher or electric mixer

9x13 inch baking dish

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground lamb.

Add other vegetables like corn, green beans, or mushrooms to the beef filling.

Top with shredded cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking for a cheesy crust.

Prepare the shepherd's pie ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

Freeze individual portions for easy weeknight meals.

Alberta Beef Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

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