Slow-Cooked Beef and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Hearty slow-cooked Australian beef with vegetables topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes for a comforting shepherd’s pie. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, layers beef chuck, cubed, sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped, onion, diced into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 3 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided sea salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck and 2 tbsp olive oil in a large slow cooker. Add 1 large diced onion, 2 diced carrots, 2 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
2. Step 2: Cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is tender and sauce has thickened.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, place 3 cups peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
4. Step 4: Drain sweet potatoes and mash with 3 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Step 5: When beef mixture is ready, stir in 1 cup frozen peas and adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Transfer beef mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
7. Step 7: Spoon mashed sweet potatoes over the beef, spreading to cover completely.
8. Step 8: Preheat oven to 400°F and bake shepherd’s pie for 20 minutes until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
9. Step 9: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.