Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie

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ingredients:
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • splash of milk
  • cooking spray or olive oil
  • 12 oz lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 2-3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2-3 carrots, peeled & diced or ~15 baby carrots, diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 1.5 cups steamed green beans
  • salt & pepper
  • asiago or parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Directions:

put potatoes in a large pot. cover with water and bring to a boil. boil until potatoes are fork-tender.

meanwhile, dice your celery, carrots & onion.

sauté celery, carrots & onion in a well oiled pan over medium-high heat. 

add your ground turkey and cook thoroughly.  don’t be afraid to use some salt and pepper, either. 

add the tomato sauce and mix well to combine. make sure all your veggies are tender.. if they aren’t, keep cooking the mixture until they are.


mash your potatoes! add the splash of milk, salt and pepper so they taste perfect. the amount of the milk, salt and pepper is up to your taste buds.
time to assemble!
first, layer the meat mixture in an oven safe dish
then, add your green beans
next, add the mashed sweet potatoes
finally, grate some cheese over the top
cover it with foil and bake for about 30-40 minutes at 375 degrees.. or until the cheese is nice and bubbly and the pie is warmed throughout.

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