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Southwestern Shepherds Pie Recipe
by David St. John

Southwestern Shepherds Pie
Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Southwestern
Cook time: Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 + TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 + TBSP chopped jalapeno
  • 1 lb. ground beef or ground chicken
  • 1 TBSP tomato paste
  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes or 1 14.5 oz can chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions

  1. Place sweet potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes. Drain; mash with butter and milk.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; cook stirring for 10 minutes.Add garlic and jalapeno; cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Raise heat to medium high; add beef or chicken and brown for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and spices; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add corn, beans and cilantro. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. Spoon into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
  8. Spread mash over the meat mixture. Bake in a 400 degree oven until brown, 30 minutes.