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Easy Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A comforting and easy-to-make shepherd's pie featuring ground turkey and a flavorful vegetable mash topping.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • to taste Salt and pepper Salt and pepper
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tbsp butter (optional)
  • ¼ cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
  • to taste Salt Salt to taste

Topping

  • Sweet potato mash for the topping. Sweet potato mash

Cheese

  • Grated cheese for a golden crust. Grated cheese

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley for garnish. Fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
  • Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  • Stir in carrots, peas, corn, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread mashed potatoes over the cooked filling, top with grated cheese, and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

You can substitute sweet potato mash for regular mashed potatoes for a healthier twist.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground turkey