A delicious twist on the classic shepherd's pie, perfect for a cozy autumn meal.

This autumn-inspired sweet potato shepherd's pie is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for the cooler months. It combines the flavors of fall with sweet potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and savory ground meat all topped with a creamy sweet potato mash.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup corn
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground meat over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon.
3. Add the onions, garlic, and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, peas, and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. In a separate pot, boil the sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture in a baking dish. Top with the mashed sweet potatoes.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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