How to Make Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato

1

Wash sweet potatoes and pierce them 5 or 6 times with a fork. Microwave on high for 5 minutes for first potato and add 2 minutes for each additional potato.

2

Put some olive oil and extra lean ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Add some diced onion, salt and pepper. 

4

While meat cooks cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.

5

Add 1/4 cup margarine and 2 cloves minced garlic to the sweet potatoes.

6

Mash with a potato masher until no large lumps remain.

7

Cook meat until no pink remains.

8

Add 1/2 cup water and two packets of gluten free brown gravy mix to meat.

9

Stir until all the meat is coated in the gravy.

10

Transfer the meat into a 9 x 13" baking pan.

11

Sprinkle some peas and carrots over the meat.

12

Spread the sweet potatoes over the ingredients in the baking pan.

13

Place in a preheated 400F oven for 40 minutes.

14

When cooked allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

15

Serve and enjoy!