Beef Shepherds Pie

This Beef Shepherds Pie is hearty and comforting. It has seasoned ground beef on the bottom and mashed sweet potatoes and butternut squash on top. Its great for a cozy dinner with family or having people over.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 small butternut squash, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated cheese optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is translucent

Stir in frozen peas and carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper

Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally

Meanwhile, in a separate pot, boil sweet potatoes and butternut squash until tender

Drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth

Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish

Spread mashed sweet potatoes and butternut squash over the top

Optional: sprinkle grated cheese over the mashed vegetables

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown

Serve hot and enjoy