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Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Looking for a lighter version of Shepherd's Pie? Try this mouthwatering ground turkey recipe which is packed with veggies and topped with garlic mashed potatoes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time31 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes peeled & cubed
  • ¼ cup butter salted
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • parsley for topping

Instructions

  • Prepare the mashed potatoes by placing the cubed potatoes in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover the potatoes.
  • Place over medium high heat and add the salt to the water. Bring this to a boil.
  • Boil the potoatoes for 15 minutes, or until you can break them apart with a fork.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, make the filling by heating the olive oil and browning the turkey in a large skillet over medium high heat. Once it's not pink anymore, add the salt, pepper, and thyme.
  • Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
  • To the same skillet Saute the onion, carrot, and celery for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the turkey back to the skillet.
  • Pour in the cornstarch mixture and chicken stock then bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken.
  • Reduce the heat to medium low and stir in the milk and peas.
  • At this point you can leave it in the skillet or transfer it to a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Drain the potatoes and add them back to your large pot. To the potatoes add the pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Use a potato masher to break apart the potatoes and combine the ingredients.
  • Once the potaotes are mostly smooth, stir in the butter and milk. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
  • Top the turkey mixture with the mashed potato mixture and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and top with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

Want to try some different flavor variations? 
  • you can add tomato sauce to the filling and  make it a bit tangier.
  • You can also try cheesy turkey shepherd's pie by adding some cheddar or mozzarella over the mashed potatoes before baking it. 
  • Add Worcestershire sauce or red wine to the pie filling for an extra kick. 
  • You can also replace mashed potatoes with cauliflower mash for an even healthier version of shepherd's pie. 
This also freezes very well. Allow the cooked Shepards pie to come to room temperature or completely cool down then tightly cover with tin foil or place in an airtight container for 3-6 months. Defrost then reheat in the oven to enjoy! 

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1731mg | Potassium: 1450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3953IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 3mg