Southwestern Shepard's Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked corn
• 1/2 cup black beans
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (a mixture of white and sweet) peeled and cut into 2" chunks
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk

Preparation:

• Heat oil in large pot over medium heat.  Add onion & bell pepper; cook, stirring, for 10 minutes.  Add garlic & jalapeno; cook for 2 minutes.  Raise heat to medium-high; add beef and brown.
• Add tomato paste and spices; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.  Add tomatoes and simmer until liquid reduces - about 15 minutes.  Add corn and beans.  Spoon into a large baking dish - 9x12 - and sprinkle with cheese.

• Place chopped white/sweet potatoes in a saucepan with water to cover.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.  Drain; mash with butter and milk.  Spread mash over the meat mixture.  

• Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes and serve hot.