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Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes and Lamb

3 servings

60 minutes

Shepherd's pie with sweet potato and lamb is a cozy and hearty dish of European cuisine inspired by the traditional British Shepherd's Pie. In this version, classic potatoes are replaced with sweet potatoes, giving the mash a sweet hue and sunny color. Tender lamb infused with the aromas of thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes pairs with silky mash to create a harmony of flavors and textures. The textured crust baked to a golden crispy surface makes each bite especially appetizing. This dish is perfect for family dinners, warms you in cool weather, and provides a sense of comfort. It can be served as a standalone dish or paired with a light salad and a glass of red wine for a fuller flavor experience.

Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes and Lamb
Energy value per serving
Calories
742.8kcal
Proteins
24.1grams
Fats
50.4grams
Carbohydrates
50.2grams
Ingredients
3servings
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Chop the mushrooms, shallots, carrots, celery, and lamb into large pieces. Separately chop the sweet potato and potato.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Button mushrooms: 75 g
    2. Shallot: 2 pieces
    3. Carrot: 1 piece
    4. Celery stalk: 100 g
    5. Boneless lamb (lean meat): 200 g
    6. Sweet potato: 300 g
    7. Potato: 100 g
  • 2

    Put sweet potato and potato to boil, meanwhile fry the lamb.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet potato: 300 g
    2. Potato: 100 g
    3. Boneless lamb (lean meat): 200 g
  • 3

    Add mushrooms, shallots, carrots, and celery stalks to the lamb. Fry until the onion is translucent, then add chopped tomato with thyme and salt. Pour in Worcestershire sauce and sun-dried tomato paste. Simmer until half of the liquid evaporates. Finally, add garlic.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Button mushrooms: 75 g
    2. Shallot: 2 pieces
    3. Carrot: 1 piece
    4. Celery stalk: 100 g
    5. Tomatoes: 3 pieces
    6. Thyme: 1 sprig
    7. Salt:  to taste
    8. Worcestershire sauce: 100 ml
    9. Sun-dried tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
    10. Garlic: 4 cloves
  • 4

    Make puree from sweet potato and potato with added pepper, salt, oil, eggs, and turmeric for color, if desired.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sweet potato: 300 g
    2. Potato: 100 g
    3. Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste
    4. Salt:  to taste
    5. Butter: 100 g
    6. Chicken egg: 2 pieces
    7. Turmeric:  to taste
  • 5

    Place the lamb with vegetables at the bottom of a ceramic dish and spread puree on top. Run a fork through the puree to give it texture and more crunch when baked.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Boneless lamb (lean meat): 200 g
    2. Button mushrooms: 75 g
    3. Shallot: 2 pieces
    4. Carrot: 1 piece
    5. Celery stalk: 100 g
    6. Tomatoes: 3 pieces
    7. Thyme: 1 sprig
    8. Salt:  to taste
    9. Worcestershire sauce: 100 ml
    10. Sun-dried tomato paste: 3 tablespoons
    11. Garlic: 4 cloves
    12. Sweet potato: 300 g
    13. Potato: 100 g
  • 6

    Bake at 180 degrees for 25 minutes.