Dairy-Free Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Topping

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Ground Lamb
• 3 large Sweet Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Peas
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 cup Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 2 tbsp Plant-Based Butter
• 1/4 cup Plant-Based Milk
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Peel the 3 large sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a pot and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pot. Add the 2 tablespoons of plant-based butter and the 1/4 cup of plant-based milk. Mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
3. 3While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the 1.5 lb ground lamb and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned all over, about 8-10 minutes. Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
4. 4Add the 1 medium onion (diced), 2 medium carrots (diced), and 3 cloves garlic (minced) to the skillet with the lamb. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Stir in the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 cup of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring to combine everything. Let it simmer gently for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. 6Stir in the 1 cup of peas. Cook for 1 minute more.
7. 7Pour the meat and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Carefully spread the mashed sweet potato topping evenly over the meat mixture.
8. 8Bake in the preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potato topping is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
9. 9Let the shepherd's pie cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly.

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