Description
This beef and kumara mash pie is a hearty, comforting dish featuring a rich savory beef filling topped with creamy, naturally sweet kumara mash. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s a delicious twist on a classic shepherd’s pie.
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Olive oil
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Carrot, diced
- Celery, chopped
- Tomato paste
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Flour
- Salt
- Black pepper
For the kumara mash:
- Kumara (sweet potatoes), peeled and chopped
- Butter
- Milk or cream
- Salt
- Black pepper
Optional:
- Peas
- Corn
- Grated cheese for topping
- Fresh herbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Boil kumara in salted water until tender. Drain and mash with butter and milk or cream until smooth. Season and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in carrot and celery and cook until slightly softened.
- Add tomato paste and cook briefly, then sprinkle in flour and mix well.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Add optional vegetables if using.
- Transfer beef mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with kumara mash, smoothing it out and creating texture with a fork if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Combine kumara with regular potatoes for a more traditional topping.Add herbs like thyme or spices like paprika for extra flavor.For a lighter version, reduce butter or use olive oil in the mash.
