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Southwestern Shepherd's Pie

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Southwestern Shepherd's PieAdrian Mueller

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

medium onion, diced

1

small green bell pepper, diced

1

tablespoon minced garlic

1

tablespoon chopped green jalapeño

1

pound ground beef

1

tablespoon tomato paste

1

tablespoon chili powder

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper, to taste

2

cups tomatoes, chopped

1

/2 cup cooked corn

1

/2 cup black beans, rinsed

1

/4 cup chopped cilantro

1

1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks

2

tablespoons butter

1

/2 cup milk

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Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 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.

    Step 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 460 calories
49 g carbohydrates
29 g protein
80mg cholesterol
and 19 g fat
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Other