Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash
This comforting Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash layers spiced tomato-simmered lamb and chickpeas under a creamy crown of tahini-kissed sweet potatoes. The mash’s nutty richness and green onion brightness balance the warmly seasoned filling for a satisfying, modern twist. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until a fork goes in easily, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the lamb in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the lamb to a plate.
- 4
Add the onion, leek, and celery to the skillet and sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce, chickpeas, cumin, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Return the lamb to the skillet and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- 5
Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Pour the lamb mixture into a baking pan. Mash the sweet potato in a bowl, stir in the tahini and green onions, and spread it over the lamb.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling throughout and the top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 396.09 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 17.33 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 29.06 g 11%
- Total Fat 22.97 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.2 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.67 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 286.35 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.49 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 5.81 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 115.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.04 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 348.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 444.39 mcg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin C 11.21 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Lamb Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Cut Leeks, Garbanzo Beans, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 396.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cut Leeks, Garbanzo Beans, Green Onion, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 396.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash healthy?
- Ground Lamb Shepherd’s Pie with Sweet Potato Mash has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 396.09 calories and 17.33 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 286.35 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.2 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Sesame, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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