Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato
Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato is a delightful twist on a classic British comfort food. By substituting traditional white potatoes with sweet potatoes, this dish offers a unique sweetness matched by the savory depth of seasoned beef. Perfect for warming up on a chilly evening, it promises a magnificent balance of textures and flavors that will satisfy and delight.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef preferably grass-fed
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup carrots diced, about 2 medium-sized
- 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste organic if available
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 cup beef stock low sodium
- 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
- 1.5 kilograms sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup milk whole or plant-based alternative
- 2 tablespoons butter or dairy-free alternative
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Start by boiling the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they are tender. This should take about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the potatoes are boiling, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the ground beef and sauté until browned. Use a wooden spoon to break apart any chunks.
- Add the chopped onion to the beef and cook until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce (if using), followed by the flour, coating the ingredients evenly.
- Gradually pour in the beef stock while stirring, allowing the mixture to thicken into a rich gravy. Add the peas, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with milk and butter until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the beef mixture into a baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom. Then, layer the mashed sweet potatoes on top, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and fragrant.
Notes
For a browner topping, place under the grill for the last 5 minutes of baking for a crispier finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 31gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 2085mgFiber: 15gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 58988IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 204mgIron: 6mg
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