Cozy Comforting Turkey Shepherd's Pie for Heartwarming Nights
Experience the warm embrace of cozy comforting Turkey Shepherd's Pie, perfect for heartwarming nights.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
- pot for boiling potatoes
- Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Can be substituted with ground chicken or beef
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 medium Carrots Diced
- 1 cup Frozen Peas No thawing required
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Use low-sodium
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
For the Mashed Potato Topping
- 2 lbs Potatoes Russets are best, peeled and chopped
- 4 tbsp Butter Unsalted
- 0.5 cup Milk Adjust for creaminess
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, add a splash of olive oil and sauté the diced onion and carrots over medium heat until softened and caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
- Crumble the ground turkey into the skillet. Cook until browned and broken apart, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer until thickened. Fold in frozen peas.
- In a pot of salted water, boil peeled potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter and milk until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer the turkey mixture first, then spread creamy mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to a day before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.