Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food for dinner. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfectly crispy top. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mozzarella Bombs and Easy High Protein Turkey Meatballs Meal Prep.

What You'll Need for Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salt and pepper
• Dried thyme
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Nutmeg
• Optional: Fresh parsley
• Optional: Crumbled bacon
• Optional: Shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Step 3: Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in frozen peas, frozen corn, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil until tender. Drain and mash with a bit of milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Step 6: Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Storing & Reheating Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the beef mixture ahead of time and assemble before baking.

Freezing Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or even cauliflower.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the shepherd’s pie ahead of time and bake when ready.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your shepherd’s pie is too watery, try cooking the beef mixture longer to reduce the liquid.

Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

30 mins

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Cook

45 mins

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Total

1 hr 15 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste

Seasonings

• Salt and pepper
• Dried thyme
• Garlic powder
• Paprika
• Nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley
• Crumbled bacon
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Step 3: Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened.
4. Step 4: Stir in frozen peas, frozen corn, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil until tender. Drain and mash with a bit of milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Step 6: Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes on top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and crispy.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the sweet potatoes with regular potatoes or even cauliflower.
• Make-ahead: You can assemble the shepherd’s pie ahead of time and bake when ready.
• Scaling: This recipe can easily be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your shepherd’s pie is too watery, try cooking the beef mixture longer to reduce the liquid.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
• Make ahead: You can make the beef mixture ahead of time and assemble before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 7g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Recipe for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!