Chef's Knife - Essential for chopping vegetables and meat accurately and efficiently.
Cutting Board - Vital for preparing ingredients without damaging countertops.
Large Mixing Bowl - Useful for combining the ground beef with onions, garlic, and spices.
Medium Saucepan - Necessary for cooking ground beef to the correct consistency.
Dutch Oven - Great for slow-cooking the shepherd's pie filling at a low temperature without burning.
Meat Grinder (optional) - Can be used if you prefer pre-ground meat, but more common to have a good knife and cutting board for this recipe.
Oven-Safe Baking Dish - The final crucial item for baking the shepherd's pie in the oven.
Silicone Spatula - Useful for scraping sides of pans and ensuring all ingredients are incorporated.
Mixer (optional) - For making mashed potatoes more efficiently if preferred, though a large mixing bowl can suffice too.
Colander - Useful for draining cooked ground beef and boiling peeled sweet corn kernels before adding them to the filling.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped green jalapeño
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
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