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Dairy-Free Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

A comforting classic made dairy-free with a sweet potato topping. Hearty and flavorful, perfect for a family dinner.

25m prep + 55m cook6 servings
Contains nutsContains fishDAIRY-freeEGG-free
520 cal|35g protein|55g carbs|20g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Ground lamb
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 medium Carrots
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free)
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon Rosemary
  • 3 large Sweet potatoes
  • 0.5 cup Dairy-free milk (almond or oat)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large skillet, brown the ground lamb 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 thyme and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  6. 6While the meat mixture simmers, peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. 7Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with dairy-free milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. 8Pour the meat mixture into a baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the top.
  9. 9Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and the filling is bubbly.
  10. 10Let cool slightly before serving.

Substitutions

Dairy milkDairy-free milk (almond or oat)

Avoid dairy

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