Shepherd'S Pie Sweet Potato}

• 1 tablespoon Butter clarified
• 1/2 Red Onion diced finely
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 2 stalks Celery diced small
• 1/4 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Thyme {dry, ground}
• 1 pound Ground Beef lean
• 1 can Tomatoes diced, 14.5 oz
• 1 cup Green Beans chopped
• 2 Sweet Potatoes mashed

1. 1. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion with the salt for 2 minutes until just translucent. Add celery, chili powder, paprika, thyme and mix well. Add the ground beef and stir to mix.
2. 2. Chop the green beans and add them to the hamburg as it cooks. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes.
3. 3. Peel sweet potatoes, cube and boil till tender. Add 3 tablespoons of butter and mash well.
4. 4. Spread the meat mixture into an 8 by 8 inch casserole dish. Use a spatula to press down so there are no air bubbles. Spread sweet potato mash over the top, use spatula to smooth out the top.
5. 5. Broil for 5 to 7 minutes until top is a nice shade of brown. Remove from oven and serve.

butter clarified, red onion, salt, stalks celery, chili powder, paprika, thyme, tomatoes, green beans

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/shepherds-pie-sweet-potato-5b1d69f2ae9b4a38dd3df823 (may not work)