Sure Doesn't Feel Like Spring

I don't think Seattle got the memo that it's suppose to be spring now.  I'm still in winter comfort food mode due to all of the rain, freezing wind and general nastiness outside.  I found this recipe via chowstalker, it's a website similar to allrecipes except paleo friendly.  Shepherd's pie is fabulous on a cold day, it's completely worth the effort!

Inspired by Family Living Simple

Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pound organic ground beef
• 2 bags frozen blend of carrots, green beans, peas and corn
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into pieces
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 6 or more cloves of garlic, minced
• Oregano, basil, black pepper and salt to taste

Directions:  Preheat over to 400 degrees. Boil a few cups of water in a large stock pot and add sweet potatoes and cauliflower.  It would also work to steam them but I think boiling is a lot easier. Defrost veggies and saute in a large wok with coconut oil (olive oil would work too).  In another pan saute the ground beef with a few cloves of garlic.  Once the sweet potatoes and cauliflower have softened drain out the water. Add the coconut milk and mash together with a fork. Once the ground beef is thoroughly cooked add it to the veggies and stir in the almond meal.   Add spices to taste.  In a large baking dish spread out the the veggies and meat with the sweet potato and cauliflower mixture on top. Bake for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Enjoy!

Veggies and ground beef

  

About to add the sweet potatoes and cauliflower



Perfect for *spring* weather