Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Chips

About This Recipe

A healthy play on the classic version of Shepherd’s Pie.  Instead of mashed potatoes on top of the meat mixture, this recipe uses a combination of cauliflower and potatoes.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs ground beef (85/15)
• 8 eggs
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 12 oz mixed frozen vegetables
• 1 medium onion
• 1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 large sweet potatoes
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 14 oz frozen cauliflower
• 1 russet potato
• ¼ cup skim milk
• 1 Tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Start a pot of water large enough to boil the eggs.
2. Hard boil 8 eggs in a pot of water.  Put the eggs in the water and once you reach a rolling boil, remove from the heat and cover for 12 minutes.  After 12 minutes, run cool water over the eggs and remove the shell.
3. In a large pot/pan, add 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat.
4. Dice the onion and add to the pan with 1 Tbsp of garlic.  Cook until onion is translucent.
5. Add in 1 ½ lbs of ground beef and brown.  Once browned remove the fat.
6. Add in the canned tomatoes, mixed vegetables, 1 Tbsp oregano, and 1 Tbsp basil
7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cut the hardboiled eggs into a large dice and gently fold into the mixture.
9. Wash and peel your potato and cut it into a large dice.
10. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the cauliflower and potato. Cook until soft. Drain the water from the pot and add in ¼ cup of milk and 1 Tbsp butter. Mash the cauliflower and potato until smooth. Season with salt and pepper
11. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
12. Wash your sweet potatoes thoroughly. Using a mandolin or knife, cut your potatoes into discs ¼ of an inch thick.
13. Spread the potatoes out on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp of garlic powder.
14. Bake the potatoes for 8-10 minutes then flip them and cook an additional 5-8 minutes.
15. This recipe makes 5 servings. Divide your ingredients evenly 5 ways into each of your containers.