Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe (Family Favorite!)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef ((or ground turkey))
• 1½ tsp salt ((divided))
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp basil
• ½ tsp oregano
• 1 medium onion ((diced))
• 1 small bunch kale ((stemmed and chopped))
• 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 TBSP arrowroot powder
• 4 medium sweet potatoes ((cooked and peeled))
• 4 TBSP butter ((or coconut oil))
• 8 oz cream cheese ((optional))
• 1 tsp natural beef bouillon ((optional))
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))