Beef Tomato Mushroom Sweet Potato Pie (Printable)

Savory beef with tomatoes and mushrooms topped with creamy sweet potato mash for a comforting main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Filling

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
05 - 1 large carrot, diced
06 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
07 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
08 - 1 cup beef stock
09 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ For the Sweet Potato Mash

14 - 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
15 - 2 tablespoons butter
16 - 1/4 cup milk
17 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F for baking.
02 - Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
03 - While sweet potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
04 - Add garlic and mushrooms; cook for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms release their juices.
05 - Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
06 - Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef stock and mix well. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
07 - Drain the sweet potatoes and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
08 - Spoon the beef filling into a 9x9 inch baking dish. Spread the sweet potato mash evenly on top.
09 - Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
10 - Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the pie to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sweet potato crust creates a beautiful golden topped masterpiece thats naturally sweeter than traditional cottage pie
  • One dish delivers protein, vegetables, and comfort in perfect harmony
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the flavors deepen
02 -
  • The filling must be thick enough to hold its weight, otherwise you will end up with a soupy mess beneath your mash
  • Sweet potatoes have a higher water content than regular potatoes, so do not add extra liquid when mashing
  • Letting the pie rest for 10 minutes after baking prevents the filling from sliding out when you cut into it
03 -
  • Rough up the surface of the sweet potato mash with a fork for extra crispy golden bits on top
  • Brush the top with a little beaten egg for an even more gorgeous golden finish
  • Use a piping bag to create decorative swirls if you want to impress guests

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