Jacob's Pie a Different Spin on Shepherd's Pie

Give your classic comfort food a vibrant twist with "Jacob's Pie: A Different Spin on Shepherd's Pie." This inventive recipe swaps out traditional mashed potatoes for creamy, buttery sweet potato mash, adding a subtle sweetness that perfectly complements the savory, hearty filling of ground beef or lamb. Packed with caramelized onions, carrots, celery, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, the filling is rich and layered with flavor, while the crispy topping of cheddar cheese and panko breadcrumbs creates an irresistibly golden, crunchy finish. With its striking colors, healthier sweet potato base, and satisfying textures, this modern take on shepherd’s pie is an easy oven-baked dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef or lamb
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 2 medium Carrot, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 250 milliliters Beef broth
• 4 medium Sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 100 milliliters Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 100 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 50 grams Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

In a large pot, place the cubed sweet potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the sweet potatoes cook, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook until browned. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and slightly caramelized.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine. Return the cooked meat to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.

Step 6

Mash the sweet potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly in a baking dish. Top with the sweet potato mash, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the shredded cheddar cheese with the panko breadcrumbs. Sprinkle this mixture over the sweet potato mash.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden and bubbling.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2074.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3182.5

Total Fat 212.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 648.0mg	0%
Sodium 5745.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.0g	0%
Total Sugars 48.3g
Protein 137.3g	0%

Vitamin D 75.8IU	0%
Calcium 1318.3mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 5053.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.3%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 23.6%