This is a tasty southwest spin on traditional shepherds pie that always has everyone looking for seconds. It’s hearty and filling with a few healthy twists added in. I like to make this in my cast iron fry pan so that it’s start to finish in one dish. I’m all about less dishes to wash!

For the topping, you need 4-5 large size baked sweet potatoes. You can start these first in the oven by placing them in a 400 degree oven for 35-45 minutes. Depending on the size, they might take longer, especially if they are really thick. I put them on a cookie sheet and place them in the oven. When I start to smell them, I give them a squeeze – if they are soft, they are done, if they are hard, leave them in to cook longer.

Sauté the peppers and onions in a little olive oil. Add the ground turkey and brown.

Stir in black beans, corn, spices, and salsa. Season with salt and pepper.

Split the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out the inside. I like to save the skins and freeze to make stuffed sweet potato skins another time. Just place the skins on a cookie sheet to freeze. Once frozen, they can be put in a freezer bag to store.

Mash the sweet potato and add the butter. I like to whip it in the mixer, but you can mash by hand as well. Spread this on top of the meat and vege mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the cheese is melted and it’s nice and bubbly.

Southwest Shepherds Pie

Homesteading Dreams

Hearty shepherds pie with a southwest twist.

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Ingredients

  

• 4-5 large sweet potatoes
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 red pepper chopped
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 1 tsp. chipotle
• 1 12 oz. bag of frozen corn
• 2 cups or 1 15 oz. can of black beans
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 8 oz. bag 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey jack or Mexican mixed cheese
• olive oil for sautéing
• salt and pepper

Instructions

 

• Bake the sweet potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees for 30-45 minutes, until nice and soft.
• Scoop out the flesh and mash, adding butter, salt and pepper.
• In a large, oven proof skillet, sauté the onion and pepper.
• Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
• Stir in the corn, beans, seasonings, and salsa.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread the sweet potato mash over the meat/vege mix.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake in 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.