I’m not usually one to mess with a classic for the sake of it, but this recipe truly makes so much sense! Enjoy 😋 Chris x SPICED SWEET POTATO SHEPHERD’S PIE | Serves 5-6 INGREDIENTS ➡️MASH: 4 large Sweet Potatoes (approx 1.8-2kg/4-4.4lb total) 200g / 7oz Feta, roughly crumbled 3 tbsp / 45g Butter 1/2 tsp Salt, or to taste 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, or to taste ➡️SPICE MIX: 2 tsp Ground Cumin 1 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander 1 tsp Smoked Paprika 1/2 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp EACH: Turmeric, Ground Cinnamon, Salt (or salt to taste) ➡️FILLING: 1 medium White Onion, finely diced 1 Red Chilli, finely diced 3 cloves of Garlic, finely diced 500g / 1lb Minced/Ground Lamb 2 tbsp Tomato Puree (Tomato Paste in US) 2 tbsp Plain Flour 480ml / 2 cups Beef Stock Olive Oil, as needed METHOD 1️⃣Preheat the oven to 200C/400F. Line a large baking tray with foil then add the potatoes. Poke each one a few times with a fork then coat in a drizzle of oil. Place in the oven for 60-75 minutes, or until knife tender right through. 2️⃣Meanwhile, add a drizzle of oil to a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and fry until it begins to soften and take on colour. Add the garlic & chilli and fry for another minute, then add in the lamb. Fry until browned right through, breaking up with your wooden spoon as you go. Stir in the spice mix, then stir in the tomato puree and fry for a minute or so. 3️⃣Stir in the flour until well combined, then gradually stir in the stock. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nice and thick. The filling should almost hold its own when you run a wooden spoon through the centre. Pour into a baking dish and leave to cool until a thick skin forms over the top (important so the pie doesn't collapse). 4️⃣When the potatoes are ready, slice them through the centre and use a tea towel to press them open. Leave for 5 minutes to steam, then scoop out the potato and add it to a large bowl with the butter, feta, salt and pepper. Mash to combine, then check for seasoning and add more if needed. 5️⃣Gently spoon the mash on top of the filling then bake in the oven for 25 minutes, or until it begins to very lightly char and bubble around the edges. Leave to sit for at least 5 minutes so it can reform shape, then tuck in and enjoy! - @dontgobaconmyheart_