Paleo Sweet Potato Cottage Pie

A delicious Paleo twist on the classic cottage pie. This hearty dish features a savory ground beef and vegetable filling topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, making it a comforting and wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef


• 1 onion, diced


• 2 cloves garlic, minced


• 2 carrots, diced


• 2 celery stalks, diced


• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced


• 1 teaspoon dried thyme


• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper


• 2 tablespoons coconut oil


• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced


• 1/4 cup coconut milk


• 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter


• Salt and pepper to taste


• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat

Add the diced onions and garlic, and saut until they become translucent

Add the ground beef and cook until it's browned and cooked through

Stir in the carrots, celery, mushrooms, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper

Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften

While the meat and vegetables are cooking, boil the sweet potatoes in a separate pot until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes

Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with coconut milk, ghee, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly

Spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the meat mixture, creating a smooth layer on top

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot