Turkey Shepherd's Pie
All the comfort of a traditional favorite but lightened up – Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is so good your family won’t even miss the lamb.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and corn
- 3 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook until turkey is browned and cooked through.
- Sprinkle flour over the turkey mixture and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in peas and corn. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk and butter until smooth.
- Spread the turkey mixture in a baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 34gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 162mgFiber: 3g
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