Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
A simple dish to make and a family favorite this sweet potato shepherds pie will be a hit!
Ingredients
1 lb sweet potatoes or canned sweet potatoes (45 oz)
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
1/2 tsp dried thyme or basil
16 oz frozen vegetable medley
1 cup low sodium beef broth
2 tsp cornstarch
Cooking spray
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2
Wash and peel sweet potatoes (if not using the canned) and chop into 1-inch pieces.
3
Add the chopped sweet potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender, drain in a colander.
4
Return the sweet potatoes to the pot and add the milk, cinnamon or nutmeg. Mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
5
Heat a large pan and spray with cooking spray. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper, sautéing until tender.
6
In a separate bowl whisk the beef broth and cornstarch together.
7
Add the vegetables to the saute and the ground turkey and cook through.
8
Add the beef broth mixture, stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens.
9
Transfer the turkey mixture to an 8x8 baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the top of the turkey mixture.
10
Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
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