Sweet potatoes:
-Add diced sweet potatoes to a large pot and cover with water.
-Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes, until very tender.
-Drain the water from pot.
-Mash in the same pot with olive oil, salt, and cinnamon until smooth.
-Set aside.
Beef filling:
-Preheat oven to 400°F
-Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
-Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
-Add diced onion and carrots. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
-Stir in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
-Add peas and broth into the mixture.
-Simmer 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Assemble:
-Spread the ground beef mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
-Spoon the sweet potato mash over the top.
-Smooth gently with a spatula or spoon.
-Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until lightly golden on top.
-Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes, enjoy!
