Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie traditionally uses lamb as the meat, but this variation uses ground turkey for a lighter twist.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: American, British Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Ground Turkey
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen Peas
• 1 cup Beef Broth
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 3 cup Mashed Potatoes
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion, carrots, and peas until the vegetables are tender.
4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir until coated. Cook for an additional minute.
5. Slowly add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
6. Return the cooked ground turkey to the skillet and mix well.
7. Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture to a baking dish.
8. Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the turkey mixture.
9. Sprinkle cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper over the mashed potatoes.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the filling is bubbling.
11. Allow the shepherd's pie to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.