Southwestern Shepherd's Pie
A delicious fusion dish combining traditional shepherd's pie with Southwestern flavors, featuring spiced ground beef, corn, black beans, and a sweet potato topping. Perfect for a hearty family meal.
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. 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. 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. 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