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Caribbean Shepherd's Pie with Cassava Mash

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A Caribbean twist on the classic shepherd’s pie, made with creamy mashed cassava instead of potatoes and a flavorful, seasoned beef filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Caribbean Influenced

Ingredients
  

For meat
  • 1 1/2 lbs minced meat
  • 3 tablelspoons green seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chadon beni Chopped (about 2 blades)
  • 1/2 chop finley chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1/2 orange/red bell pepper
  • 2 scallions finely chopped
  • 1 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp Worchestchire sauce
  • 1/2 cup broth
Cassava mix
  • 1.5 lbs cassava
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated cheese optional
  • 2 tbsps milk

Method
 

  1. Boil the cassava: Peel and cut cassava into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender, then drain and remove any stringy core. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Add cheese if desired.
  2. Prepare the filling: Season beef with green seasoning, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and chopped chadon beni. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and celery. Add seasoned beef and cook until browned.
  3. Add remaining ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, cooking wine, chopped tomato, bell pepper, scallions, and broth. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Assemble: Layer the beef in a greased baking dish, spread mashed cassava on top, and smooth it out. Add cheese on top if desired.
  5. Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden on top. Then broil for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve: Cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can use frozen cassava. Just boil it directly from frozen.
  • Substitute ground lamb, chicken, or turkey for variation.
  • Add grated cheese on top for a crisp golden finish or mix the cheese into the cassava mash.

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