Best 10 Beef And Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie Recipes

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For those in search of a hearty and comforting meal, look no further than beef and sweet potato shepherds pie. This classic dish combines tender beef, sweet potatoes, and a creamy gravy, topped with a golden brown mashed potato crust. Whether you are seeking a cozy dinner option for a cold evening or a flavorful meal to share with friends, this beef and sweet potato shepherds pie recipe will surely satisfy your cravings.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Fresh herbs, Worcestershire sauce and ground pepper carry the flavor in this quick-cooking shepherd's pie with a sweet potato topping. Ground beef adds a rich, savory flavor, but ground turkey or ground meat substitute would work well too.

Provided by Liz Mervosh

Categories     Healthy Casserole Recipes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped (6 cups)
½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ teaspoon salt, divided
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup unsalted beef broth
1 pound lean ground beef
2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mixed tender and woody herbs (such as rosemary, sage and thyme)
1 ½ cups frozen peas
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, undisturbed, until fork-tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain the sweet potatoes and return to the pan.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes over low heat, stirring constantly, until all water has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher until mostly smooth. Stir in sour cream, butter and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk cornstarch and broth in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 4 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add carrots, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the carrots and onion soften slightly, about 6 minutes. Add tomato paste and herbs; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir the cornstarch mixture and add to the beef mixture along with peas, Worcestershire, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Evenly spread the mashed sweet potato mixture over the beef mixture in the skillet. Using a spoon, decoratively swirl the top. Bake until the topping is hot, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 468 mg, Sugar 11 g

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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As a child, shepherd's pie was one of my favorites. But now, having cut white potatoes out of our diet, I experimented with sweet potatoes in this dish for two. The result is different, but just as yummy! -Tanya Marcketti, Golden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large sweet potato
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Dash each ground cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce sweet potato; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning once., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the corn, tomato sauce and spices. Place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., When cool enough to handle, cut potato in half; scoop out the pulp and place in a small bowl. Mash with butter, milk, salt and pepper. Spread evenly over meat mixture., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BEEF AND SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Make and share this Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susan H

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 4 individual pies, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large sweet potato
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
6 medium white mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 cup beef broth
1 lb london broil beef, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F Cut slits or poke holes in sweet potato to vent steam. Bake potatoes for 35 minutes or until tender. (You can microwave them if you want to save time).
  • While that is baking, combine flour, paprika, ginger, salt, pepper and allspice and stir to combine.
  • Toss cubed beef in the flour mixture to coat all pieces.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, warm 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook till brown. Add mushrooms and cook till softened.
  • Remove mushrooms and onions and set aside.
  • Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to skillet and brown the flour coated meat. Don't cook all the way through, just brown on all sides and no blood.
  • Add back in the onions and mushrooms and the leftover flour mixture (any that didn't stick to the meat) and stir to combine. Add broth and bring all to a boil. Stir till thick, then remove from heat.
  • Remove sweet potatoes from oven and cut in half. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add butter and brown sugar and remaining ginger and mash into potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to individual baking dishes like for a single pot pie. spoon the mashed sweet potatoes on top of the mixture and spread evenly.
  • Bake the pies for about 20 minutes uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 81.3, Sodium 660.2, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 11.3, Protein 27.2

SWEET-POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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When it comes to radiating warmth at the dinner table, nothing beats a meal-in-one casserole. What's more, this dish can be assembled a day ahead, goes straight from the oven to the table, and offers help-yourself allure in abundance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (6 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (90 percent lean)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced (3 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
1/2 cup Pilsner-style beer
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover potatoes with 2 inches water in a pot; bring to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 17 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Mash with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt.
  • Place beef in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up large pieces with a spoon, until browned, about 11 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon; pour off excess fat in skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil, mushrooms, and onion to skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add beer; cook until reduced, about 3 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch, mustard, and broth in a bowl; add to skillet and bring to a boil. Return beef to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Top with mashed potatoes. Bake until bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

SWEET POTATO-TOPPED SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Treat your family with this casserole that's made with beef, carrots and sweet potatoes - a delicious dinner!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped carrots
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 oz) reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
4 1/2 teaspoons flour
4 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 cup frozen (thawed) chopped spinach, squeezed to drain
3 cups cubed peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb)
3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
1/3 cup low-fat (1%) milk
2 tablespoons light stick butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray shallow 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion, carrots and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and the thyme. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and water. Stir into beef mixture. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until thickened. Stir in spinach. In large saucepan, place potatoes and enough water to cover. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain. In large bowl, beat potatoes, milk, butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt until smooth.
  • Spoon beef mixture into casserole. Top with potato mixture. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until potatoes begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 690 mg

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Shepherd's pie has endless variations - this tempting version uses Veggie Ground Round and is topped with sweet potato mash.

Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Yves Veggie Cuisine

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 349.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 729.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

SWEET POTATO AND VENISON SHEPHERD'S PIE



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A hearty, warming, and comforting venison shepherd's pie that's perfect for opening day!

Provided by Kim

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Game Meats     Venison

Time 2h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 large sweet potato
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
salt to taste
1 pound ground venison
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅔ cup dry white wine
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pierce the sweet potato several times with a fork and wrap in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until sweet potato is fork-tender, 70 to 90 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and place on a rimmed baking sheet to prevent bubbling over.
  • Peel skin off the sweet potato and place flesh into a large bowl. Add butter, milk, salt, pepper, sage, and nutmeg. Beat using an electric mixer until ingredients are combined. Mix in Cheddar cheese gently. Set aside.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sprinkle with salt. Cook until vegetables have softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add venison, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, and sage. Stir to combine, breaking up any large pieces of venison. Cook until venison is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir flour into the pot and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and stir to loosen any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until wine has reduced slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in broth. Allow mixture to come to a simmer; continue to cook until filling has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in peas. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as necessary. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Pour filling into the prepared pie plate. Top with sweet potato mixture and spread gently across the top, covering most of the filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is set and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 76.2 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 444.9 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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This is a blend of sweet and regular potatoes. It's vegetarian, so feel free to sub. in real ground beef. Don't remember where I got it!

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb vegetarian ground beef (Yves Ground)
1 cup textured vegetable protein, granules soaked in water
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups frozen green beans, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 sweet potatoes
2 medium baking potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
1/4-1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Peel, chop and boil sweet potatoes and baking potatoes until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • While potatoes are boiling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the ground "beef" (no need to brown), Textured Vegetable Protein, and basil, and cook and stir for 5 more minutes.
  • Mix in the garlic, green beans, and tomatoes, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to prepared dish.
  • Mash the potatoes and mix in the eggs. Spread evenly over meat mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until potatoes start to brown on top.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and continue cooking for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 474.9, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 14.4

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Swap mashed potato for vibrant sweet potato and bulk out your lean lamb or beef mince with red lentils for a slimmer take on this comforting classic

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
2 onions , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
2 carrots , grated or finely diced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
400g pack extra-lean minced lamb or beef
85g red lentil
350g swede , diced
2 tbsp plain flour
750ml reduced-salt beef stock
200ml red wine
350g potato , diced
650g sweet potato , diced
150g 0% plain probiotic yogurt
generous grating of nutmeg
green vegetables , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, then fry the onions for 6 mins until starting to turn golden. Add the garlic, carrots and thyme, and cook for 4 mins more. Stir in the mince, breaking it up with the spoon. When it has turned brown, add the lentils and swede with the flour. Cook for 1-2 mins, then gradually add the stock and red wine. Cover and simmer for 35-40 mins.
  • Meanwhile, boil all the potatoes for 15-20 mins until tender, then drain and mash with the yogurt, nutmeg and black pepper. Spoon the meat mixture into a 2-litre ovenproof dish, spread or pipe the potato mixture on top, then grill until the topping starts to brown. (If making ahead, reheat in the oven at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 45 mins.) Serve with green veg, such as peas and broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE



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Watch our Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie video to see how to make a Healthy Living version of shepherd's pie. You'll love this Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb. sweet potato (1 large), peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
3 Tbsp. KRAFT Lite Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
2 tsp. flour
1/4 cup water
1 cup frozen green beans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Microwave potatoes in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 4 min. or until tender. Mash until smooth. Add reduced-fat cream cheese; mix well.
  • Brown meat with mushrooms and onions in dressing in large skillet; drain. Return to skillet. Mix flour and water. Add to meat mixture; cook 2 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in beans; spoon into 2 (2-cup) ramekins sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with potato mixture.
  • Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute plant-based ground beef and dairy-free milk or cream.
  • To save time, use pre-cooked ground beef or turkey.
  • To make the shepherd's pie ahead of time, cook the beef and potato mixture and let it cool completely. Then, assemble the pie and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • For a crispy topping, use a combination of mashed potatoes and bread crumbs.
  • If you don't have a baking dish, you can also make this shepherd's pie in a skillet.

Conclusion:

Beef and sweet potato shepherd's pie is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a family meal. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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