Creamiest Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

I find it funny that I really used to hate lamb. Something about the taste was just so off-putting to me. The day I had my first taste of a lamb burger, however (thanks, Haven!), my taste buds fell deeply in love. Since then, I’ve looked at lamb in a whole new light. Add in my love of sweet potatoes, and this Moroccan shepherd’s pie recipe was a MUST.

This Moroccan shepherd’s pie recipe is so creamy and savoury. You’ll enjoy it like any other shepherd’s pie recipe for sure. But, the distinct flavour that the lamb has hits different, honestly. It takes it up a notch higher.

Creamiest Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie Recipe

Gretel Shaw

I've been on the lookout for the creamiest Moroccan shepherd's pie and I'm so excited to share that I think I finally found the one. This dish is so creamy and delicious! The lamb meat gave it more texture!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Moroccan

Servings 6 people

Calories 462 kcal

Ingredients

 

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Filling Ingredients

• 1 pound ground lamb (minced lamb) - grass-fed
• 15 ounces black beans - canned and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup white onion - chopped
• ½ cup red onion - chopped
• 4 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger - grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English) - mild
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 cups tomato - chopped
• ½ cup chicken stock (chicken broth or chicken bouillon)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander)
• ¼ cup green onions (scallions or green shallots) - chopped

Sweet Potatoes Ingredients

• 1 pound sweet potato - peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

 

Meat Instructions

• Brown your ground lamb in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove the cooked lamb from the skillet and set it aside for later.
• Put olive oil to the pan, followed by the onions, garlic, ginger, spices and salt and cook until the onion is softened.
• Add the meat to the pan and the honey, tomatoes and stock.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until the sauce is thickened.
• Add the navy beans and cilantro, stir, and remove from heat.

Sweet Potato Instructions

• Boil the cut sweet potatoes in salted water until tender.
• Drain well and add the olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt and milk.
• Blend until they reach a nice, creamy consistency.

Assembly Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Fill a 13×9-inch casserole dish with the filling and spread the mash on top.
• Bake until the topping is beginning to brown.
• Garnish with scallions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 955mgPotassium: 983mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11591IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 4mg

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