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Hearty Paleo Shepherds Pie Recipe with Easy Sweet Potato Topping

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A comforting and nourishing Paleo-friendly shepherd’s pie featuring a savory ground lamb filling and a naturally sweet mashed sweet potato topping. Perfect for cozy dinners and quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground lamb (grass-fed preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste (no added sugar)
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 1 tbsp ghee or grass-fed butter (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into roughly 1-inch chunks. Place them in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Add coconut milk, ghee (if using), salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth but still slightly textured. Set aside.
  4. While the potatoes are boiling, heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and shallots; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  5. Add garlic, carrots, and mushrooms (if using) and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Increase the heat to medium-high and add ground lamb. Break it up with your spoon and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  7. Stir in tomato paste, coconut aminos, rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Pour in broth, reduce heat to low, and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Transfer the meat filling evenly into your baking dish. Spoon the mashed sweet potatoes on top, spreading them out with a spatula. Create little peaks or swirls with the back of a spoon for a rustic look.
  10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the topping is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  11. Cool for 5 minutes before serving to help the layers settle.

Notes

If sweet potatoes seem dry, add a splash more coconut milk while mashing. Do not over-mash sweet potatoes to avoid gluey texture. Simmer the filling to thicken and concentrate flavors. Let the pie rest after baking for easier slicing. Optional substitutions include ground beef or turkey for lamb, and coconut oil or olive oil instead of ghee for dairy-free.

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