Whole 30 Shepherd's Pie***

INGREDIENTS

PIE FILLING:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and large diced
• 4 cups cold water
• 4 tablespoons clarified butter or ghee
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

1 onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped

1 pound of ground meat (bee, lamb, bison)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 sprig fresh thyme leaves (/4 teasppon dried thyme leaves)

2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves ( 1/2 teaspoons dried)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375℉.
2. in a large pot. place the sweet potatoes in the cold water and bring to a boil. boil until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the water from the pot, add 2 tablespponns of butter  and coconut milk. Mash the potatotes with a potato masher , large fork, immersion blender, or food processor for a creamier texture. transfer the potates to a bowl and set aside.
3. retrun the same pot to the stove on medium heat, and melt the remaing 2 tablespoons of butter. add the oninos, celery, and carrots and cook, stirring oftern, until the meat is browned, 7 to 10 minutes. season with the salt, pepper, thyme leaves, and oregano. remove fromt he heat and let the meat and veggies cool  in the pot for 5 minutes.
4. spoon the meat and vege mix evenly over the bottom of a caserole dish or 9x12 inch glass baking dish. carefully spread the mashed sweet potatoes over the top of the meat and vefe mixture. roast in the oven for 30 minutes, letting the top brown slightly. cut into slices and serve.