Beef Tomato Mushroom Sweet Potato Cottage Pie (Printable Version)
Savory beef filling with tomatoes and mushrooms, crowned with creamy sweet potato mash for a comforting meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Filling
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
08 - 1 cup beef stock
09 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - 2 tbsp olive oil
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ For the Sweet Potato Mash
14 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lb), peeled and cubed
15 - 2 tbsp butter
16 - 1/4 cup milk
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender.
03 - While the sweet potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
04 - Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for another 3–4 minutes until the mushrooms release their juices.
05 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef stock and mix well. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
07 - Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
08 - Spoon the beef filling into a 9x9 inch baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mash evenly on top.
09 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet potato topping caramelizes beautifully while staying incredibly fluffy underneath
- This is one of those meals that tastes even better leftover, making it perfect for meal prep
02 -
- Sweet potatoes hold more water than regular potatoes, so do not add too much milk or your mash will be loose
- Letting the filling cool slightly before topping helps create distinct layers instead of everything mixing together
03 -
- Grate a little cheddar over the sweet potato topping before baking for a cheesy golden crust
- Use a piping bag for the potato topping if you want that restaurant style swirled look