moroccan shepherd’s pie with sweet potato
Moroccan shepherd’s pie with a creamy sweet potato mash, two ways: vegan with chickpeas or non-vegan with lamb or beef. Both full of robust Moroccan flavor.
Author: Our Four Forks
Serves: 4-6
INGREDIENTS
- FOR THE FILLING// 1 lb grass-fed ground lamb or beef (omit for vegan)
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (or 2 15 oz. cans drained) (optional for meat version)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (about ¾ 28 oz can, drained)
- ½ cup stock (vegetable, chicken or beef) + salt to taste
- ½ cup currants or raisins
- ½ bunch cilantro, stems removed, chopped
- FOR THE MASH// 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chucks
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons non-dariy milk (more if needed)
INSTRUCTIONS
- FOR THE FILLING// Brown the ground meat in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Remove meat from skillet and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the pan along with the onions, garlic, ginger, spices and salt and cook for 8-10 minutes until the onion is softened.
- Return the meat to the pan (if using) along with the honey, tomatoes and stock.
- Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes more.
- Add chickpeas (if using), currants, and chopped cilantro, stir and remove from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- FOR THE MASH// Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Drain well and add the olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt and milk.
- With a hand blender (or potato masher), blend until they reach a creamy consistency.
- ASSEMBLY// Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fill a 13 in x 9 in casserole dish with the filling and spread the mash on top.
- Bake for 40 minutes until the topping is beginning to brown.
- Garnish with extra chopped cilantro, if desired.
Found recipe: http://ourfourforks.com/moroccan-shepherds-pie-sweet-potato/
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