A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, Turkey Shepherd’s Pie offers a healthy and flavorful option for your meal with a savory mix of ground turkey and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, Turkey Shepherd’s Pie offers a healthy and flavorful option for your meal with a savory mix of ground turkey and vegetables topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey lean
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 cup corn frozen
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 cups mashed potatoes prepared
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in carrots, peas, and corn. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the turkey and vegetables, and stir well. Slowly add chicken broth and stir until thickened.
- Transfer the turkey mixture to a baking dish and spread out evenly.
- Top the turkey mixture with prepared mashed potatoes, smoothing out to cover evenly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
This was such a hit with my kids! They loved it!