Southwestern Shepherd’s Pie – Crock Pot

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14
Southwestern Shepherd's Pie - Crock Pot for a Flavorful Stew
in Stew

Prep

30 min

Cook

270 min

Ready In

300 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 dried New Mexico chiles or 2 any dried red chilies
2 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 lbs stewing pork , cut into 1 inch cubes
2 medium onions , finely chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves , smashed
1 -2 jalapeno pepper , finely chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice
4 medium sweet potatoes , cooked and mashed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
480
Sugar
17g
Fat
21g
This Southwestern Shepherd's Pie - Crock Pot recipe is a twist on the traditional British dish. Instead of lamb and mashed potatoes, this recipe features stewed pork and mashed sweet potatoes. The recipe has a spicy and smoky flavor, thanks to the use of chilies and spices like cumin and allspice. This recipe is a great comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner. The use of a crockpot makes preparation easy and fuss-free, and the final result is a hearty and flavorful stew that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Soak dried chiles in boiling water for 30 minutes.
3.Seed, stem and chop chiles.
4.In a skillet over high heat, brown pork in oil.
5.Transfer pork to a crockpot.
6.In same skillet, cook onions and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
7.Add onion mixture to crockpot with pork.
8.Add jalapeno, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt, allspice, peppercorns, lime zest and juice to crockpot. Stir to combine.
9.Cook on high for 4-5 hours or until pork is tender and cooked through.
10.Mix together sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, salt and black pepper until smooth.
11.Transfer pork stew to a baking dish.
12.Top evenly with mashed sweet potato mixture.
13.Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until filling is hot and bubbly and the top is brown.

PROS

This is a warm and hearty meal, perfect for colder weather.
The layers of pork, chili and sweet potatoes make a flavorful and filling stew.

This recipe is easy to prepare in a crockpot, which means you can set it and forget it while it cooks.

CONS

This recipe takes a bit of time to prepare, as the pork needs to cook for 4-5 hours in the crockpot before baking.

The dish is high in fat and calories due to the pork, butter and sweet potatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe is not the healthiest, it does contain some beneficial ingredients.
The sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins and fiber, while the pork provides protein. The chilies and spices in this recipe can also offer some anti-inflammatory benefits.

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