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Easy Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

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  • Author: saadia
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 1 h 15 min
  • Total Time: 1 h 30 min
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Casserole / Main Dish
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A lighter, comforting twist on traditional shepherd’s pie using lean ground turkey, mixed vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato and cauliflower topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Boil potatoes for 15 minutes, add cauliflower, and boil for an additional 8–9 minutes until tender; drain.
  3. Return to pot and mash with milk, Greek yogurt, chicken broth, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the ground turkey until browned. Remove and set aside.
  5. Add remaining oil to the skillet and sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  6. Return the turkey to the skillet, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and rosemary. Simmer covered for 10–12 minutes until thickened.
  7. Stir in corn and peas. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  8. Spread mashed potato and cauliflower mixture evenly over the filling.
  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden on top.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • You can prepare the dish a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
  • Freeze the pie after assembly for up to 2 months; thaw before baking.
  • Use only potatoes or cauliflower for the topping if preferred.
  • Add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini for variation.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 400 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

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