Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

Yes, most components of this recipe can be prepared ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving for best results.

How should I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Can I substitute ingredients in this recipe?

Absolutely. This recipe is flexible and works well with substitutions. Swap proteins, vegetables, or seasonings based on your dietary needs or what you have on hand.

Caveman Casserole (Shepherds Pie)

Name: Caveman Casserole (Shepherds Pie)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground turkey; 2 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes (peeled, and cubed); 1 medium white onion (diced into 1 inch pieces); 2 carrots peeled and grated; 10 oz frozen peas; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder; 4 tablespoons ghee; 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning; 1 very ripe banana; salt and pepper to taste; coconut oil

Yep we can thank my Irish roots for this one. I have to be honest I had no idea how this was going to turn out and it is a mixture of about a gazzillion different recipes but I am happy with the results. Hope you enjoy.

George Bryant

Caveman Casserole (Shepherds Pie)

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings: 8

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey 93/7
2 1/2 pounds of sweet potatoes peeled, and cubed
1 medium white onion diced into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots peeled and grated
10 oz frozen peas
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
4 tablespoons ghee
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 very ripe banana
salt and pepper to taste
coconut oil

Method

Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F
In a deep skillet or dutch oven heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil over high heat
Add your ground turkey and break up with a wooden spoon and season with salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning
Put your sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with water, cover pot, bring to a boil and cook until done, depending on the size of your cubes but should be about 12 minutes
You should still be stirring your ground turkey, now add in the onions and carrots and cook for another 5 minutes
In a small saucepan on another burner over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of your ghee and once melted whisk in your arrowroot powder. Whisk for about a minute and then add your chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper and let thicken for a few minutes
Take your turkey off of the heat and drain all the excess oil out.
Put your skillet or dutch oven back on the heat and stir in the gravy
Next stir in your frozen peas and turn the heat off, let sit in pan for a couple minutes while you prepare the potatoes
Drain the potatoes into a colander and leave them there while you return the pan to the heat and melt your remaining 2 tbsp of ghee
Peel and slice your banana and throw it in the melted butter, now add your sweet potatoes on top and using a masher, mash them to the consistency of your liking
Put your turkey mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish if you didn't use a dutch oven
Now spread your mashed sweet potatoes evenly over the top of turkey mixture
Set it in the oven and let it bake for 10 minutes
Remove, serve, and enjoy as much as I did

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