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Posted by : Elaine Radis KC: Sweet-Potato Shepherd's Pie - meat
Randi asked, "Does anyone have any interesting (and kosher) ground beef recipes aside from standard hamburgers and meatloaf? Most casserole recipes I find have either milk &/or cheese in them." Title: SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD'S PIE Categories: Main dish, Beef, Vegetables Yield: 12 servings 5 lb Sweet potatoes; mashed 4 Egg yolks 3 lb Ground beef 2 c Spanish onions;chopped 4 Garlic cloves; chopped 1 qt Canned crushed tomatoes 1/4 c Tomato paste 1 c Bread crumbs 3/4 c Raisins or currants 2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 ts Crushed red pepper flakes Salt to taste Beat mashed potatoes with yolks until smooth; set aside. Brown ground beef, drain if needed, and add onions and garlic. Cook for 5-6 min. Add tomatoes and paste and cook 2-3 more min. Remove from heat and add bread crumbs, raisins, and spices, mixing well. Turn meat mixture into a lightly greased pan. Top evenly with potatoes. Bake for 1 hr. at 375 degrees or until top is browned. Cut into even squares.
