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Sweet potato casserole with a twist cooked in a cast iron skillet
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Shepherd's Pie Recipe with Chorizo

Put a fresh spin on shepherd's pie! Our Southwest version combines spicy chorizo with a creamy sweet potato topping. We'll show you how to create this colorful twist on a comfort classic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 582kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes cut into thirds, skins left on
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1 lb ground pork chorizo
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 small sweet peppers minced
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels thawed
  • Kale and spinach optional for folding
  • Cheese optional for adding a layer
  • Tabasco sauce additional as needed

Instructions

Prepare the Potatoes:

  • Add the sweet potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water and bring to a boil. Boil for 20 minutes until fork-tender.
  • Drain and cool until safe to handle, then discard skins.
  • Mash the potatoes in the pot with butter, nutmeg, cardamom, salt, and pepper.

Cook the Chorizo:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In an oven-safe skillet, toast smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne for one minute.
  • Add chorizo and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add white wine, onion, and peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid reduces.

Combine and Bake:

  • Stir in corn and optional kale and spinach until heated through.
  • Spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the chorizo mixture in the skillet.
  • Optionally add a layer of cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, then broil for 3-5 minutes until the top is slightly toasted.

Serve:

  • Offer additional Tabasco sauce if desired.

Notes

Variations: Consider folding in kale and spinach into the chorizo mix before topping with mashed sweet potatoes for added nutrition and flavor.
Cheese Layer: Adding a layer of your favorite shredded cheese between the chorizo mixture and mashed sweet potatoes can add a rich, melty texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 1156mg | Potassium: 1024mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 23195IU | Vitamin C: 56.5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg