Southwestern Shepherd's Pie

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Southwestern Shepherd's Pie
45 min.
4
655kcal

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Looking to spice up your dinner routine? Our Southwestern Shepherd's Pie is a delightful twist on the classic dish that will tantalize your taste buds while keeping things gluten-free! This hearty recipe is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave comfort food with a kick.

Imagine layers of seasoned ground beef, vibrant tomatoes, and black beans, all simmered together to create a flavorful base that's both savory and satisfying. The addition of sweet corn and fresh cilantro brings a burst of color and freshness, while the hint of jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat to awaken your palate.

But the star of this dish is the creamy, buttery sweet potato mash that blankets the top, offering a perfect contrast to the spiced filling underneath. As it bakes, the top turns golden brown, and the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to the table.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving four, this Southwestern Shepherd's Pie is not only delicious but also a wholesome option packed with nutrients. Whether you're enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this dish will quickly become a family favorite. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress everyone with this elevated comfort food experience!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup black beans rinsed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 0.5 cup regular corn cooked
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • small bell pepper diced green
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • tablespoon jalapeno green chopped
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • medium onion diced
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled cut in chunks
  • tablespoon tomato paste 
  • cups tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot overmedium heat.
  2. Add onion andbell pepper; cook, stirring, for10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and jalapeño;cook for 2 minutes. Raiseheat to medium-high; add beefand brown for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and spices;cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  5. Addtomatoes; simmer until liquidreduces, 15 minutes.
  6. Add corn,beans, and 4 tablespoons cilantro. Spooninto a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  7. Place sweet potatoes in asaucepan with water to cover.Bring to a boil, reduce heat, andsimmer for 30 minutes.
  8. Drain;mash with butter and milk.
  9. Spread mash over the meat mixture.
  10. Bake in a 400°F oven untilbrown, 30 minutes.
  11. Garnish withmore cilantro.
  12. Other

Nutrition Facts

Calories655kcal
Protein16.61%
Fat50.75%
Carbs32.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
113.88
Glycemic Load
22.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.428695647613%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.51mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.97mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.19mg
Quercetin
7.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:655.36kcal
32.77%
Fat:37.48g
57.66%
Saturated Fat:14.04g
87.76%
Carbohydrates:54.23g
18.08%
Net Carbohydrates:43.9g
15.96%
Sugar:13.86g
15.39%
Cholesterol:99.22mg
33.07%
Sodium:492.03mg
21.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.6g
55.21%
Vitamin A:25866.7IU
517.33%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.57%
Vitamin C:38.54mg
46.71%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.51%
Vitamin B12:2.6µg
43.39%
Fiber:10.33g
41.33%
Zinc:6.11mg
40.75%
Potassium:1406.43mg
40.18%
Phosphorus:382.57mg
38.26%
Vitamin B3:7.23mg
36.13%
Selenium:20.08µg
28.68%
Iron:5.02mg
27.88%
Magnesium:106.42mg
26.6%
Copper:0.5mg
24.87%
Vitamin E:3.7mg
24.7%
Vitamin B5:2.43mg
24.28%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.5%
Vitamin K:23.84µg
22.71%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.45%
Folate:84.37µg
21.09%
Calcium:152.77mg
15.28%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
2.99%
Source:Epicurious