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southwest shepards pie

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.