Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    492 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

This Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Turkey meat from Thanksgiving or Christmas roast dinner.

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Ingredients

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For The Pie Filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 large carrot (diced)
  • 2 ticks celery (diced)
  • 200 g button or chestnut mushrooms (sliced)
  • 400 g leftover turkey meat (diced)
  • ½ tablespoon plain flour
  • 2 prigs thyme (finely chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup leftover turkey gravy or chicken stock

For The Mashed Potatoes

  • 400 g floury potatoes (desire, russet or maris piper)
  • 50 ml double cream or heavy cream
  • 15 g butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 30 g grated cheddar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

Preparing The Pie Filling

  1. Heat a heavy-based pan or a wok on medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. When the oil is hot enough, add the onions and sauté for a few minutes, until soft and slightly browned.
  3. Add the garlic and quickly sauté for 30 seconds before adding the carrots and the celery.
  4. Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes until they slightly change color, and then add the mushrooms.
  5. Cook the mushrooms until softened, for about 2-3 minutes, and then add the turkey meat.
  6. Give the pan a good stir and then add the flour, thyme, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
  7. Add the stock or the gravy, mix well and let the mixture simmer for five minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the pie filling into a pie dish.

Preparing The Potato Topping

  1. Preheat the oven to 180° C - 360° F (fan oven).
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into equal chunks. Place them in a saucepan with plenty of cold water.
  3. Put the pan on medium heat and bring to a boil, bring the heat down, and let the potatoes gently simmer for about 20 minutes or until soft.
  4. Drain well and return the potatoes back to the pan. Put the pan back on low heat and let all the water evaporate for 30 seconds then remove them from the heat.
  5. Add the double cream, butter, salt, and pepper. Mash the potatoes by using a masher or a ricer until smooth.
  6. Add the cheese and egg yolks and give it a quick stir to combine.
  7. Spoon the mashed potatoes on top of the pie filling and cover completely. Fluff the top by using a fork for extra crispiness.
  8. Place in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

  • Always start cooking the potatoes with cold water for even cooking. If you put your potatoes in boiling water, the outside will be mashy and start to flake while the core is still uncooked.
  • Let the pie filling cool down for 30 minutes before adding the mashed potatoes to avoid them sinking in the meat sauce.
  • Leftover roast chicken work also great with this recipe.
  • Add ¼ cup extra chicken stock or turkey gravy if you want your pie filling soupier.
  • The leftovers would keep for up to five days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
  • You can prepare this pie up to two days in advance. Just cover and keep it refrigerated until ready to bake.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 174mg (58%) Sodium 968mg (40%) Potassium 1345mg (38%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 4144IU (83%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 968mg 40%
Potassium 1345mg 29%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 4144IU 83%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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