Savory Shepherd’s Pie Turkey (Printable Version)
Lean turkey and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty, comforting, and healthy meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1 cup diced onion
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn)
05 - 2 cups prepared mashed potatoes
06 - 1 cup chicken broth
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey with diced onion and minced garlic, stirring occasionally until the turkey is fully cooked and onions are translucent.
02 - Incorporate the mixed vegetables and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well and simmer the mixture until the broth thickens slightly and vegetables are heated through.
03 - Season the turkey and vegetable mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring all components are evenly seasoned.
04 - Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture into an even layer in a standard baking dish. Gently spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the top to cover completely.
05 - Place the assembled dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and the filling bubbles at the edges.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just one pan plus a baking dish for easy cleanup
- Healthy spin without losing any comfort
- Great way to use leftover mashed potatoes
- Freezes well for busy weeks
- Deep savory layers but ready in under one hour
02 -
- High in lean protein from ground turkey
- Loaded with hidden veggies perfect for picky eaters
- Crowd pleasing main for potlucks or dinner guests
03 -
- Let your mashed potatoes cool for five to seven minutes before spreading on top This stops the heat from melting them into the filling
- Do not skip building flavor with the onion and letting the turkey brown well
- For a rustic look swirl the potato top with the back of a fork just before baking It browns up evenly and looks beautiful on your dinner table