Moroccan Shepherd's Pie with a Creamy Sweet Potato Mash

Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie with a creamy sweet potato mash 🧡This hearty dish can be made in two ways: a vegan version with chickpeas, or a non-vegan version using 100% grass-fed beef. Personally, I like to combine both—chickpeas and ground beef complement each other beautifully in flavor and texture.  It’s loaded with lots of good-for-you spices and full of robust Moroccan flavor. Reach for your spice rack and you’ll not only up the flavor of your food, but you’ll also get a boost of antioxidants that will protect your cells from damage.

Moroccan Shepherd's Pie with a Creamy Sweet Potato Mash

Ingredients for the pie: 

 

1 lb. 100% grass-fed beef (omit if vegan)

2 cups cooked chickpeas

½ white onion, chopped

½ red onion, chopped

4 cloves of garlic, chopped 

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root 

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder 

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes 

½ cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

½ cup raisins

Salt & pepper to taste

Optional: fresh cilantro 

 

Ingredients for the mash:

 

1 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

1 teaspoon cumin 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

2 tablespoons non-dairy milk (more if needed)

Salt & pepper to taste 

 

 

Directions for the filling:

1.     Brown the grass-fed beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove meat from skillet and set aside. 

2.     Add some water to the pan along with onions, garlic, ginger, spices and cook for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened. 

3.     Return meat to the pan along with tomatoes and vegetable broth. 

4.     Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes more. 

5.     Add chickpeas (if using), raisins, stir, and remove from heat. 

6.     Season with salt and pepper to taste.

 

Directions for the mash:

1.     Steam or boil the sweet potatoes until tender. 

2.     Drain well and add cumin, garlic powder, salt, and non-dairy milk. 

3.     With a hand blender (or potato masher), blend until they reach a creamy consistency.

 

Assembly: 

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2.     Fill a 13 in x 9 in casserole dish with the filling and spread the mash on top. 

3.     Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is beginning to brown. 

4.     Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.