Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie (Lightened-Up)
Let’s talk comfort — the kind that warms you up, fills you up, and still keeps you feeling strong and steady.
This Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is what happens when you take a nostalgic winter classic and give it a Sacred Herb Studio™ glow-up. It’s hearty, grounding, and simple enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for Sunday dinner.
We’re keeping the creamy texture, the savory flavor, and all that cozy “home” energy — without the heaviness or the fuss.
💪 Why This Meal Works
🥩 Grass-Fed Ground Beef
Rich in protein, iron, and zinc — essential for energy, hormone balance, and that “I can take on the world” vibe.
Quick to cook and naturally flavorful.
🍠 Sweet Potatoes
The grounding root of the meal (literally).
Slow-digesting carbs for stable energy and a naturally sweet finish.
🧅 Onion, Garlic & Carrots
The aromatic trio that brings everything together.
Adds natural sweetness, depth, and a hit of antioxidants.
🌿 Coconut Aminos + Smoked Paprika
Your secret flavor potions.
Brings richness and umami with a smoky, satisfying finish.
🍴 The Recipe
Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 30 min | Total Time: 45 min
Protein: ~45g per serving | Calories: ~560
Ingredients
12 oz grass-fed ground beef
2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup carrots, diced
½ cup frozen peas (optional, adds carbs)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp butter
Sea salt + pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain, mash with butter, salt + pepper.
Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in a skillet until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Stir in tomato paste, coconut aminos, smoked paprika, salt + pepper. Add peas if you’re using them.
Layer beef mixture in a baking dish, top with mashed sweet potatoes, and smooth the surface with a fork.
Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling.
🔥 Macros Breakdown (per serving)
Calories: 560
Protein: 45g
Fat: 28g
Carbs: 35g
🌿 Tips & Swaps
✨ Lower Carb: Skip the peas and use a cauliflower mash on top.
✨ Want Richer Flavor? Add a splash of bone broth or cream into your mash.
✨ Meal Prep Magic: Double the recipe — it reheats beautifully and somehow tastes even better the next day.
✨ Extra Cozy: Sprinkle with fresh thyme or rosemary before baking for that herbal, “witchy kitchen” aroma.
💬 Sacred Herb Studio Ritual
This meal is grounding, nourishing, and comforting. It’s everything your winter body is asking for — warmth, protein, and slow, steady energy.
Light a candle, plate your Shepherd’s Pie, and take a deep breath before your first bite. That’s your ritual — nourishment that reminds you you’re safe, strong, and supported.
📸 Share your cozy bowl with the tag #SacredHerbEats and show us how you’re bringing strength and softness to the table.
Ground Beef & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie (Lightened-Up)
Ingredients
- 12 oz grass-fed ground beef
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled + cubed
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup carrots, diced
- ½ cup frozen peas (optional, adds carbs)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- Sea salt + pepper
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, mash with butter, salt + pepper.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened. Add beef, seasonings, tomato paste, and coconut aminos. Cook until browned.
- Stir in peas if using, then spread beef mixture in a baking dish.
- Top with mashed sweet potatoes, smooth with a fork.
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes until golden.
Notes
Tips & Swaps
- Lower carb? Skip peas and reduce sweet potato.
- Want richer? Stir in a splash of bone broth or cream into mash.
- Double batch: Makes amazing leftovers (hello, cozy lunch!).
Nutrition Facts
Calories
560Fat
28 gCarbs
35 gProtein
45 g