Description
Cozy Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender ground turkey and vibrant vegetables enveloped in a rich chicken broth, all topped with creamy mashed potatoes. This heartwarming dish is perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, promising to warm both your home and soul. Easy to prepare and adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand, this shepherd’s pie will become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups mashed potatoes (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic for added flavor. Add ground turkey, browning thoroughly.
- Mix in diced carrots and frozen peas; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme and rosemary. Simmer until combined.
- Top the turkey mixture with mashed potatoes, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg