Description
Mini Shepherd’s Pies with a sweet potato topping are a kid-friendly twist on a classic comfort food, perfect for little hands and picky eaters alike. This recipe makes mealtime fun and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 500g lean ground beef or lamb
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 300ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 750g sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 50g butter
- 50ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ground meat and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in tomato puree, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- While the meat is simmering, boil sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with butter and milk until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the meat mixture into individual ramekins or a large ovenproof dish.
- Top with the mashed sweet potato, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Notes
- You can make the meat filling and sweet potato topping ahead of time and assemble just before baking.
- For extra hidden veggies, finely chop some zucchini or bell peppers and add them with the onion, carrot, and celery.
- If your kids prefer regular mashed potatoes, you can substitute sweet potatoes.
- These mini pies are great for freezing. Let them cool completely, then cover and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven until heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg