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Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

This ground turkey shepherd's pie is a cozy weeknight dinner that's ready in 30 and the entire family is going to love. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • 6 medium russet baking potatoes washed and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ to ¾ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Shepherd's Pie:
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 small onion chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
  • chives for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Over medium-high heat, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes and let cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Drain and add ½ cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mash to combine and set aside. 
  3. While the potatoes cook, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onion. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks. 
  4. Add the carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and remaining salt to the meat. Cook for 9 minutes or until the carrots are softened. 
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the flour or tapioca starch with the chicken broth until the starch is dissolved to create a "slurry".
  6. Add the slurry to the skillet, along with the peas and dried thyme. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 3 minutes. 
  7. Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the potatoes are heated through.  
  8. Remove from heat, top with chives, and serve. 

Notes

  • For a cheesy crust on top of the potatoes, set your oven on broil. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes and place the oven-safe skillet in the oven. Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1033mg (43%) Potassium 1346mg (38%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4041IU (81%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1033mg 43%
Potassium 1346mg 29%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4041IU 81%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.