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Skillet Paleo Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons ghee divided
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 3 Japanese sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 medium onions diced
  • 5 carrots diced
  • 3 ribs celery diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon mace
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • sea salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400º
  • Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a low boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, until tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and return to pot along with 2 tablespoons of ghee. Add the coconut creamand mash until smooth. Stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of ghee in a 12 inch cast iron skillet. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the ground turkey, cinnamon, thyme, and mace. Cook until the turkey is no longer pink.
  • Pour in the chicken stock, tomato paste, and arrowroot powder. Simmer until sauce has thickened.
  • Finally add the baby kale and cook until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat.
  • Layer the mashed sweet potatoes on top of the meat mixture. Smooth evenly, then rough the top with a fork.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is slightly brown. Enjoy!