Shepherd's pie with sweet potato casserole

Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Casserole: A Delicious Comfort Food
Shepherd's pie with sweet potato casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of savory ground beef, vegetables, and mashed sweet potatoes that are baked to perfection. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients (serves 6):

For the Shepherd's Pie:

- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes

For the Sweet Potato Casserole:

- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the frozen peas, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Transfer the beef mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the top of the beef mixture.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweet potato casserole ingredients (except for the pecans and butter). Spread the mixture over the mashed sweet potatoes.
7. In another bowl, mix together the pecans and melted butter. Sprinkle the mixture over the sweet potato casserole.
8. Bake the dish for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
Appearance and Taste:
Shepherd's pie with sweet potato casserole is a beautiful dish that is sure to impress. The golden brown sweet potato casserole topping is a perfect complement to the savory beef and vegetable filling. The dish has a rich and hearty flavor that is both comforting and satisfying. The sweet potato casserole adds a touch of sweetness to the dish, making it a perfect balance of flavors.
Type of Dish: Comfort Food

Main Ingredients:

- Ground beef
- Sweet potatoes
- Vegetables (onion, garlic, carrots, celery, peas)