Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2

lbs sweet potatoes, skin on & chopped (washed & scrubbed well)

1 tbsp

coconut oil

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

salt

large onion, chopped

large garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin

medium carrots, diced

1 lb

ground meat (turkey, chicken or I used venison)

2 cups

vegetable broth (I used vegetable bouillon cube diluted in hot water)

2 tbsp

tomato paste

2 tbsp

cornstarch, non-GMO

1 tbsp

balsamic vinegar

1/2 tsp

oregano, dried

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground black pepper

1 cup

peas, frozen or fresh

14 oz

can red kidney or pinto beans, drained & rinsed (I use my own cooked beans)