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savory sweet potato pot pie

Sweet Potato Crusted Beef Chuck Pot Pie

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 large pot or Dutch oven
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 vegetable peeler
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalk celery sliced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef chuck on all sides.
  • Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
  • Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add beef back to the skillet and pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring mixture to a simmer and transfer to a large pot or Dutch oven.
  • Cover and let simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry.
  • Stir the slurry into the beef mixture and cook until thickened.
  • Pour the beef mixture into a baking dish.
  • Layer sweet potato slices over the beef mixture, slightly overlapping.
  • Brush sweet potatoes with melted butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure the beef is well-browned to develop a deep flavor, and slice the sweet potatoes uniformly for even cooking. You can also add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the dish to your taste preferences.
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