Shepherd’s Pie

Directions

1. Step 1
   Place peeled sweet potatoes in a large pot and fill with cold water until 1" above the potatoes. Bring the water to a simmer and season with 1 tsp of salt. Cook the potatoes until they are fork tender, 12-15 minutes.

2. Step 2
   Drain the potatoes and return them to the same pot. Smash the potatoes and stir in the remaining tsp of salt, the apple sauce, spices and butter.

3. Step 3
   Set aside the mashed sweet potatoes and pre-heat oven to 400° F.

4. Step 4
   Heat the oil in a large oven-safe saute pan over medium heat. Saute the onion and carrots until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and spices, cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

5. Step 5
   Add the turkey to the pan and use the spoon to break up the meat until it is no longer pink. Season with 1 tsp of salt.

6. Step 6
   Add Worcestershire and allow liquid to evaporate. Stir in the flour and tomato paste until fully incorporated with no lumps.

7. Step 7
   Stir in the stock and simmer until the mixture begins to thicken and appear creamy, about 5 minutes. Add frozen peas and remove pan from the heat.

8. Step 8
   Top the turkey in the pan with the sweet potatoes and bake for 20-25 minutes until the inside is bubbling and the potatoes slightly browned. Cool for 10 minutes and serve.