Title: Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Categories: Main
Yield: 12 Servings

5	lb	Sweet potatoes; mashed
4		Egg yolks
3	lb	Ground beef
2	c	Spanish onions;chopped
4		Garlic cloves; chopped
1	qt	Canned crushed tomatoes
1/4	c	Tomato paste
1	c	Bread crumbs
3/4	c	Raisins or currants
2	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/2	ts	Crushed red pepper flakes
		Salt to taste
		Opt.crumbled bacon-garnish

Beat mashed potatoes with yolks until smooth; set aside. Brown ground beef, drain if needed, and add onions and garlic. Cook for 5-6 min. Add tomatoes and paste and cook 2-3 more min. Remove from heat and add bread crumbs, raisins, and spices, mixing well. Turn meat mixture into a lightly greased pan. Top evenly with potatoes. Bake for 1 hr. at 375 degrees or until top is browned. Cut into even squares and sprinkle each with bacon or chopped scallions.

Randy Rigg

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