Southwestern Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1 medium onion
• •1 small green bell pepper
• •1 tablespoon minced garlic
• •1 tablespoon green jalapeño
• •1 pound ground beef
• •1 tablespoon tomato paste
• •1 tablespoon chili powder
• •1 teaspoon ground cumin
• •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• •to taste salt and pepper
• •2 cups tomatoes
• •½ cup cooked corn
• •½ cup black beans
• •¼ cup cilantro
• •1½ pounds sweet potatoes
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •½ cup milk

Cooking Instructions

1. 1.

   1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeño; cook for 2 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high; add beef and brown for 5 minutes.

   17 min

2. 2.

   2. Add tomato paste and spices; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; simmer until liquid reduces, 15 minutes. Add corn, beans, and 4 tablespoons cilantro. Spoon into a 9x9-inch baking dish.

   17 min

3. 3.

   3. Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain; mash with butter and milk. Spread mash over the meat mixture. Bake in a 400°F oven until brown, 30 minutes. Garnish with more cilantro.

   60 min