Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash #lc

Makes 4 - 6 servings.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Steam peeled and chopped sweet potatoes for 15 minutes

2 Sweet potatoes

Mash with

3 Tbsp butter (or olive oil)
Ground nutmeg to taste

Sautee

4 carrots
1 celery stalk
1 yellow onion
2 bay leaves

Add and cook

4 slices of bacon

Add and cook for ~10 minutes

1 lb ground lamb or 50-50 mix of ground beef and pork

Add and simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered

1 can (14 oz plum tomatoes w/ juice)
1 cup chicken broth/stock
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Salt & Pepper to taste

Place into 13 X 9" pan and spread sweet potatoes on top.

Cook in oven for 25 to 30 minutes until browned on top and bubbly.

Source: The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung p. 155