Description
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a golden-brown crust enveloping a savory turkey filling packed with tender vegetables. This dish not only fills your belly but also warms your heart, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknights. With its creamy mashed potato topping and delightful blend of flavors, Turkey Shepherd’s Pie will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Boil peeled and cubed potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the Turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (about 7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Create the Filling: Stir in chicken broth, frozen peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened (5-10 minutes).
- Make Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Add butter and milk to drained potatoes; mash until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread turkey filling in a baking dish, top with mashed potatoes, creating peaks with a fork. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of pie (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg