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Sweet Potato Cottage Pie

A hearty and healthy twist on the classic cottage pie, using sweet potatoes for a nutritious and delicious topping.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 unit onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste salt and pepper

Topping

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add the peas and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. While the filling is cooking, boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Transfer the beef mixture to a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is slightly browned.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Cottage Pie, Sweet Potato
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