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Dairy-Free Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Topping recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Cottage Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A delicious twist on the classic Cottage Pie, using a sweet potato topping for added flavor and nutrients. Made entirely dairy-free with plant-based butter and milk. A comforting and healthy family meal.

70m6 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-free
550 cal|38g protein|60g carbs|22g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Ground Beef
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • about 910 g Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/2 cup Plant-Based Milk
  • 1/4 cup Plant-Based Butter

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 190°C.
  2. 2In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. 6While the meat sauce is simmering, peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. 7Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with plant-based butter and plant-based milk until smooth and creamy.
  8. 8Transfer the meat mixture to a baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mash evenly over the top.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is lightly browned.
  10. 10Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Substitutions

Milk → Plant-Based Milk(avoids Dairy)

Butter → Plant-Based Butter(avoids Dairy)

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