Description
Savory Ground Lamb Shepherds Pie with Creamy Sweet Potato Mash is a delightful comfort food dish that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table. This hearty recipe features ground lamb simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables, creating a rich filling that’s perfectly balanced by a creamy sweet potato topping. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, this dish not only satisfies hunger but also offers a nutritious option packed with wholesome ingredients. With its easy preparation steps, even novice cooks can impress their loved ones with this deliciously unique shepherd’s pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, 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
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Sweet potatoes (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by peeling and chopping them into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in the ground lamb and cook until browned. Add tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, cinnamon, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, broth, and peas; mix well and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread the lamb mixture evenly in the skillet and top with the creamy sweet potato mash.
- Bake for about 20–25 minutes until golden on top. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg