Description
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie Cups offer a deliciously unique twist on the classic comfort dish. Each individual cup features a savory blend of ground meat and vegetables, topped with creamy, fluffy sweet potatoes. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, these delightful cups are not only flavorful but visually appealing as well, making them a guaranteed hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add ground meat and brown it.
- Stir in carrots and peas; season with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Drain sweet potatoes, mash them with olive oil or butter, and season with salt and pepper.
- In muffin tins, layer meat mixture at the bottom and top with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for vegetarian options. - Enhance flavors by adding spices like cumin or smoked paprika. - For extra creaminess, mix cheese into the sweet potato mash before topping.