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Shepherd's Pie

A hearty and comforting Shepherd's Pie with a sweet potato topping and ground turkey filling, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 cup milk 1% or plant-based
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream reduced-fat or dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 diced parsnip
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms diced
  • 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons flour gluten-free optional
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika for topping

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Boil sweet potatoes and garlic in salted water until soft. Drain and mash with chicken broth, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, brown ground turkey about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Add olive oil, sauté onion until soft, then add celery, parsnip, salt and pepper; cook 12 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, mushrooms, flour, and mix well; cook 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add mixed vegetables, chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, rosemary, cooked turkey; simmer 5-10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Spread meat mixture in a baking dish; top with mashed sweet potatoes, decorate with ridges, sprinkle paprika.
  8. Bake 30-35 minutes until golden and heated through. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

A satisfying and easy shepherd's pie with a sweet potato twist, ideal for family dinners.