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Turkey Shepherd'S Pie

A comforting and hearty dish made with ground turkey and vegetables, topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots carrots diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup milk or cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in peas, corn, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
Make the Mashed Potatoes
  1. While the filling simmers, boil the cubed potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Shepherd's Pie
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Spread the turkey filling evenly into a large baking dish.
  3. Top with the mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly over the filling.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some shredded cheese on top of the mashed potatoes before baking.

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