Paleo Shepherd's Pie
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Course: Dinner/ Comfort Foods
Cuisine: American
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Serves: 12 servings
 
Healthy, warm and comforting and can be adapted in a variety of ways. It makes a family size 9 x 13 portion.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. ground beef, browned (I use organic from Costco)
  • ½ lb. ground pork, chicken or turkey (browned)
  • 1½ cups diced carrots
  • 1½ cups diced mushrooms
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into 1" pieces
  • ½ cup diced red peppers
  • ½ cup diced onions
  • 1 medium sweet potato diced
  • 1 tsp. rosemary
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 cup beef stock or bone broth
  • ¼ cup tapioca starch
  • 1 lb. yuca root (I use goya brand, frozen)
  • ½ head cauliflower cut into large pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. healthy fat of choice (I use avocado oil)
  • salt and pepper to taste (turmeric to taste optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Bring cauliflower and yuca to a boil.
  3. Brown the ground beef and pork, chicken or turkey in a large skillet. Remove and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions, peppers and onions until moisture is gone and slightly browned. Set aside.
  5. Add oil and sauté carrots, sweet potatoes, carrots, and asparagus until just softened.
  6. Add the meat mix and onion mix back to the skillet. Sprinkle with the tapioca starch and stir.
  7. Add the stock or broth. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened. .
  8. Add rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  9. Place entire mixture into greased 9 x 13 baking dish.
  10. Remove boiled yuca and cauliflower and strain.
  11. Place in food processor and blend until smooth. This may need to be done in two batches.
  12. Add garlic into mixture while processing.
  13. Spread cauliflower and yuca over meat mixture until completely covered.
  14. (Can sprinkle additional herbs on top if desired)
  15. Bake for 20 minutes at 375° until slightly browned on top. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe by WellStone Gardens at http://wellstonegardens.com/shepherds-pie/