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Shepherd's Pie with a Sweet Potato Topping

Ali Segersten (author)
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Shepherd’s Pie is traditionally made with ground lamb, vegetables, and a mashed potato topping. My version works well for the Elimination Diet, as well as other diets such as a Nightshade-Free Diet (no potatoes or tomatoes in this recipe) and the Low-Histamine Diet. Use a Homemade Chicken Stock for best results! Serve with a green salad or a cabbage slaw for a balanced meal. 

Ingredients

Topping

2½ pounds white sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoons Herbamare

Filling

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onions chopped
1½ pounds ground lamb
2 large carrots diced
3 celery stalks diced
1 teaspoons sea salt
2 teaspoons dried rosemary crushed
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
2 cups chicken bone broth
1 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 cups frozen peas
¼ cups chopped parsley

Nutrition Facts

Per serving Recipe serves 5

Calories from
  • Protein 17%
  • Net carbs 26%
  • Fat 58%
Full nutrition facts
Macros
Energy & Macronutrients
Calories
763kcal
Protein
30.4g
Total Carbohydrates
56.9g
Dietary Fiber
10.1g
Net Carbs
46.9g
Total Sugars
12.9g
Sucrose
7.3g
Glucose
2.9g
Fructose
2.2g
Maltose
0.02g
Galactose
0.32g
Total Fat
46.4g
Saturated Fat
16.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
23.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.2g
Cholesterol
99.3mg
Sodium
889mg
Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin C
18.7mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.43mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.53mg
Niacin (B3)
11.5mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
3.1mg
Vitamin B6
0.78mg
Folate (B9)
99.7µg
Vitamin B12
3.2µg
Choline
139mg
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin D
0.14µg
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocopherol)
3.1mg
Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone)
100µg
Minerals
Minerals
Calcium
151mg
Iron
5.2mg
Magnesium
107mg
Phosphorus
397mg
Potassium
1429mg
Zinc
5.8mg
Copper
0.61mg
Manganese
0.86mg
Selenium
27.9µg
Fluoride
3µg
Amino Acids
Essential Amino Acids
Histidine
0.82g
Isoleucine
1.3g
Leucine
2.1g
Lysine
2.3g
Methionine
0.67g
Phenylalanine
1.2g
Threonine
1.2g
Tryptophan
0.35g
Valine
1.5g
Non-Essential Amino Acids
Alanine
1.6g
Arginine
1.6g
Aspartic Acid
3.1g
Cystine
0.33g
Glutamic Acid
3.9g
Glycine
1.3g
Proline
1.1g
Serine
1.1g
Tyrosine
0.88g
Fatty Acids
Medium-Chain Fatty Acids (MCFAs)
Capric Acid (10:0)
0.08g
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids
Oleic Acid (18:1 cis)
21.6g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
ALA (18:3 n-3)
0.71g
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Linoleic Acid (LA)
3.4g
Arachidonic Acid (AA)
0.11g
Other
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene
119µg
Beta-Carotene
20198µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin
0.13µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
999µg
Lycopene
0.03µg
Plant Sterols (Phytosterols)
Phytosterols
65.5mg
Other Compounds
Betaine
14mg
4.7 3 reviews

Jil…

Apr 6, 2022

Made this last night and enjoyed it. I hadn't gotten the peas or parsley out beforehand and, as a result, I forgot to add them before putting the dish in the oven. I also used avocado oil to cook onions and light olive oil in the sweet potato topping...might not be as healthy as EVOO but I prefer the milder taste. Otherwise I made the recipe as is. The dish was very hearty and filling and the mildly sweet flavor left me satiated and not needing or wanting any dessert afterwards. I also slept very well last night after having this for dinner.

Lamb is a very warming meat and I will be adding this recipe to my late fall through winter meal planning going forward.

By the way, I prefer getting grass fed lamb from New Zealand. I tried getting lamb from Iceland once because the butcher told me it was a rare and special treat that they had lamb from Iceland but I didn't care for the taste AT ALL. To me, Icelandic lamb has a super strong and gamey flavor. I hope that helps someone who may be less familiar with lamb.

Lastly, I really appreciate how the serving size of a recipe on this site can be adjusted so easily. I always try to make a small quantity of a new recipe at first in case I don't like it.

She…

Mar 5, 2022

This was fantastic! I think it will be a repeat performer!

Mar…

Feb 22, 2022

This is the best shepherd's pie I have ever eaten! My family loved it, too! Thanks, Ali, for another delicious recipe! I am just starting to use lamb meat in our diet, and this was the perfect recipe to try.