Description
Savory Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash is a delightful twist on a classic comfort food. This dish features tender ground lamb combined with a colorful array of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory sauce. Topped with creamy sweet potato mash, this pie offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s both nourishing and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce as an alternative)
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Sweet potatoes (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the lamb filling: In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic, carrot, and celery; cook until softened. Add the ground lamb and brown it. Stir in tomato paste, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and peas; let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Make the sweet potato topping: Boil peeled sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash them in the pot with salt and pepper until creamy.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the lamb mixture evenly in a baking dish and top with mashed sweet potatoes. Bake for about 25–30 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg