Paleo Shepherd's Pie

Paleo Shepherd's Pie

from realfoodwithjessica.com

This Paleo Shepherd's Pie is pure comfort food! Packed with meat and veggies and so delicious! Gluten free, dairy free, and Whole30. I did not grow up on Shepherds Pie, so when my husband requested

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes (cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons grass-fed ghee, or fat of choice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary
  • 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400° and grease a 11x8 pan.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, mash potatoes, lard, and salt together. Set as smooth as possible. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet, cook the onion with the salt, garlic, and carrots. Cook for 10 minutes until veggies have softened.

  4. 4

    Add beef and cook for 5 minutes or until mostly cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add pepper, thyme, rosemary, tomato paste, and coconut aminos. Cook for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour the meat mixture into the prepared pan.

  7. 7

    Top with mashed sweet potatoes and bake for 30 minutes.