Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Casserole
This warm and comforting sweet potato and ground beef casserole is topped with a cheesy crust, making it a delicious and budget-friendly meal for the whole family.
15 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
4
Serves
540
Calories
Macros · per serving
28g protein
42g carbs
28g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 2 sweet potato
- 500 g ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 300 g frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 250 ml beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt — to taste
- black pepper — to taste
- 100 g cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Peel and dice the sweet potatoes. Boil them in a pot of salted water for about 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 3
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until soft.
- 4
Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- 5
Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables, tomato paste, beef broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Mash the cooked sweet potatoes with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- 7
In a baking dish, spread the beef and vegetable mixture evenly. Top with the mashed sweet potatoes and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 9
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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