Shepard's Pie
Is there anything more comforting than a Shepherd's pie?! We put our own spin on this classic with grass-fed beef, lots of veggies, and a sweet potato topping. Bonus points... It's gluten and dairy free!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion small dice
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 2 tsp dried parsley leaves
- 1 tsp dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Mineral Salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef bone broth
- 1 cup organic mixed frozen vegetables with peas and carrots
Whipped sweet potato topping:
- 2 large sweet potatoes washed, peeled and cut into large even cubes
- 1 tsp Mineral Salt
- 1/2 cup organic plain coconut milk
Instructions
Filling:
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add avocado oil to heat. Add the ground beef and begin to brown. Add in the diced onions. When the beef is almost cooked through, add in the dried thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. At this point, feel free to drain off any excess fat from the beef. Some grass-fed beef has a high-fat content and could make the dish too greasy.
- Add in the minced garlic, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the flour and stir until you can no longer see any flour. Add in the tomato paste and stir until no lumps of tomato paste remain.
- Add in the beef broth and frozen vegetables. Bring this mixture to a light boil then reduce to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes then cut off the heat and set the mixture aside.
Whipped Sweet Potatoes:
- While your beef filling is cooking, wash, peel, and cut up 2 large sweet potatoes into large cubes. Place the potatoes into a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, reduce the water to a simmer and cook the potatoes until fork tender. This should take about 15 minutes.
- When the potatoes are fork tender, drain them into a colander. Return the potatoes to the pot and add salt and coconut milk. Mash and stir the potatoes well until everything is mixed together.
Assembly:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly into a round baking dish or a square 9x9 inch pan.
- Spoon the sweet potatoes over the mixture and carefully smooth out to the edges.
- Place your dish on a baking sheet to avoid any spills. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!!