Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, Filipino Style: Comfort Food with a Local Twist.

If you love comfort food but want something a little lighter and more Filipino, this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie is your new go-to recipe. By swapping traditional mashed potatoes for Baligya Store’s Orange Kalim-aw sweet potatoes, you get a vibrant, healthy, and naturally sweet topping, plus a filling inspired by classic Filipino flavors. It’s a perfect make-ahead meal for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights at home.

What Makes This Shepherd’s Pie “Filipino Style”?

Traditional shepherd’s pie is a British dish with a ground meat and vegetable filling, topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. The Filipino twist:

• Sweet Potato Mash: Orange Kalim-aw brings a beautiful color and subtle sweetness.

• Savor the “Giniling”: The filling is inspired by Filipino giniling (ground meat sautéed with tomato, carrots, bell pepper, and sometimes raisins).

• Local Flavors: Soy sauce, a touch of calamansi, and local veggies give the dish its Pinoy character.
  

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Mash:

• 3 large Orange Kalim-aw sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 2–3 tbsp butter or coconut oil

• 1/4 cup milk or coconut milk

• Salt and pepper to taste
  

For the Filling:

• 500g ground beef or pork (or use ground chicken for a lighter option)

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 large carrot, diced

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1/4 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)

• 1/4 cup raisins (optional, for a sweet-savory touch)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste or 1/2 cup tomato sauce

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp calamansi juice (or lemon juice)

• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp oil for sautéing
  

How to Make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, Filipino Style

1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Mash:

   Boil sweet potato cubes in salted water until tender (about 12–15 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.

2. Cook the Filling:

   In a large pan, heat oil over medium. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in carrots, bell pepper, green peas, and raisins. Add tomato paste, soy sauce, calamansi juice, and sugar. Simmer until veggies are soft and the mixture is saucy but not soupy. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Assemble:

   Spread the meat filling in a baking dish. Top evenly with the sweet potato mash. Use a fork to create ridges for extra texture.

4. Bake:

   Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden and the filling is bubbling.

5. Serve:

   Let cool slightly before serving. Pair with a simple side salad or steamed veggies.
   

Tips & Variations

• Make It Vegan: Use lentils or plant-based ground “meat” and coconut milk in the mash.

• Add More Veggies: Try corn, mushrooms, or malunggay leaves for extra nutrition.

• Meal Prep Friendly: Cools and reheats well, perfect for batch cooking.

• Zero-waste tip: Save sweet potato peels for homemade chips or compost.
  

Why Use Orange Kalim-aw?

Baligya Store’s Orange Kalim-aw sweet potatoes are locally grown in Mindanao, prized for their color, flavor, and nutrition. They add a Filipino touch to any dish and support local farmers with every order.

Where to Buy Orange Kalim-aw

Order fresh Orange Kalim-aw sweet potatoes from baligya.store or message us on Facebook or Instagram for fast Metro Manila delivery.

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie, Filipino Style, is a comforting, wholesome meal that brings together the best of both worlds: hearty, familiar flavors and local Filipino ingredients. Try it for your next family dinner and taste how Orange Kalim-aw can transform a classic dish into something uniquely Filipino.