How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

This meat and veggie-filled Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is the perfect healthy comfort food and easy weeknight dinner!

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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What goes in  Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie?

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Key Ingredients: – Ground turkey – Chipotle chiles – Adobo sauce – Mozzarella cheese – Sweet potatoes – Butternut squash Swipe up for the full list!

Start by boiling chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot until they are soft. Drain the water and return the potatoes to the pot. Then, mix in pureed butternut squash, milk, butter, sour cream, and salt, and mash everything until it's smooth and creamy. If your butternut squash isn't pureed, you can boil it along with the potatoes.

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How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

To make a turkey and vegetable stir-fry with a spicy twist, first, heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey with salt and pepper, cooking until fully done. Set aside. In the same pan, add more olive oil, sauté onions briefly, then add garlic and ginger.

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How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Mix and add mushrooms, peas, corn, carrots, chipotle chilis, adobo sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, along with the cooked turkey. Create a well, whisk in flour, then gradually add chicken broth and tomato paste. Stir and simmer the mixture for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

To assemble and bake the dish, start by lightly greasing a large casserole dish. Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into the dish and top it with a generous layer of mozzarella cheese. Then, evenly spread the sweet potato/butternut squash mash on top of the cheese, creating ridges with a fork and bake.

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How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

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