Turkey Cottage Pie

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4.6

30 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    2 pots

  • Calories

    631 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    British

Turkey Cottage Pie

Turkey Cottage Pie, a dish that sums up what comfort food is all about. Hearty, easy to make, and a great choice for a healthy family dinner, this recipe is the perfect example that homemade food is the very best. Made with turkey thigh mince, veggies and a creamy cheesy mashed potato topping, this cottage pie is as delicious as it looks. The perfect food for the cold season.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g ground (minced) turkey (2.2 cups)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • A knob of butter
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh parsley to garnish
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock (broth)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the onion, garlic and carrot, and chop the celery stalks.
  2. Fry the onion until golden, then add the minced turkey and use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.
  3. Cook the turkey stirring until the meat is no longer pink and the liquid released is absorbed.
  4. Add the chopped garlic, carrot and celery.
  5. Pour the stock over, cover with a lid, and leave to cook on a medium heat until the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Meantime,get on with the mashed potatoes. In a large pan, add the potatoes and boil in salted water until tender.
  7. Drain the water, peel and mash. Add the milk, quarter of a cup of grated cheese and butter and mash well until creamy.
  8. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).
  9. Once the stock is absorbed, add the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes to the pan, season with salt, ground black pepper, and herbs, and mix well.
  10. Leave to simmer until the sauce is reduced.
  11. Transfer the filling either to a large pie dish, or 2 smaller ones.
  12. Top the ground turkey with the mashed potatoes and scatter the remaining grated cheese over.
  13. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbling hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 631kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 80g (160%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 204mg (68%) Sodium 1092mg (46%) Potassium 1319mg (38%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 5944IU (119%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 481mg (48%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2pots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 631 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 631kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 80g 160%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 204mg 68%
Sodium 1092mg 46%
Potassium 1319mg 28%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 5944IU 119%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 481mg 48%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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