Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
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4.8
Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Description
Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie combines a savory filling of browned ground turkey cooked with onions, celery, parsnip, mushrooms, and a blend of frozen mixed vegetables. The filling is thickened with flour and enriched with chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped fresh rosemary for depth. Garlic is included both in the filling and mashed topping.
The topping consists of boiled sweet potatoes and garlic mashed with chicken broth, milk (or dairy-free alternative), sour cream, and seasoning. This mash adds a creamy, slightly sweet contrast to the hearty turkey and vegetable base.
The dish is portioned into individual oven-safe containers or a larger baking dish, with the meat mixture layered and topped with the sweet potato mash before baking at 400°F. The result is a balanced, textured dish with tender vegetables, flavorful ground turkey, and a smooth, rich sweet potato crust.
If preparing ahead or freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking, adding extra baking time as needed to heat completely. Checking ingredient labels for gluten-free options is recommended if needed, substituting flour accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lbs sweet potato peeled, diced
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk or rice/oat milk for dairy-free, 1% fat
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 2 tbsp sour cream or dairy-free cream, reduced-fat
- 1 parsnip (diced)
- salt kosher salt, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic (diced)
- black pepper kosher salt, to taste
- 8 oz mushrooms (diced)
- 10 oz mixed vegetables frozen
- 2 tbsp flour (or gluten-free flour like cup4cup)
- 1 cup chicken broth fat-free, low-sodium
- 2 tsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp rosemary freshly chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- For the sweet potatoes: Boil sweet potatoes and garlic in a pot of salted water until cooked and soft. Drain and mash with chicken broth, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper.
- For the filling: In a large skillet brown the ground turkey about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. When cooked, set aside on a plate.
- Add olive oil to the pan, then add the onion and sauté one minute. Add the celery, parsnip, salt and pepper to taste; cook about 12 minutes, until celery is soft.
- Add garlic and mushrooms; sauté another 3-4 minutes. Add the flour, salt and pepper and mix well.
- Add frozen vegetables, chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, cooked turkey, and mix well. Simmer covered on low about 5-10 minutes, until thickened.
- In 6 oven safe individual oven safe dishes (or a 9 x 12 baking dish) spread 1 cup of the meat mixture on the bottom of each dish.
- Top each with 1/2 cup mashed sweet potatoes.
- Use a fork to scrape the top of the potatoes to make ridges; sprinkle with paprika. (If making ahead you can freeze at this point**).
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes turn golden and the filling is heated through. If baking in a large casserole dish, add more time as needed to heat through.
- Remove from oven and let it cool 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Check ingredient labels to ensure gluten-free if required, substituting flour as needed.
- If making ahead and freezing, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
- Allow additional baking time when reheating frozen shepherd's pie to heat thoroughly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1individual pie | |
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 16.5g | 33% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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