Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie traditionally uses lamb as the meat filling, while Cottage Pie uses beef. The term ‘Shepherd’s Pie’ is believed to have originated in the late 18th century in the United Kingdom.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Ground turkey
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 large Carrots
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup Beef or chicken stock
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pound Potatoes
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, grated carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
3. Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, stock, salt, and black pepper.
4. Simmer for 10 minutes and then stir in frozen peas.
5. Meanwhile, peel and dice potatoes. Boil them until tender and then mash with butter and milk until smooth.
6. Transfer the turkey mixture to a baking dish and spread the mashed potatoes over the top.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
9. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 8g

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.