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Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey

Shepherd's Pie
A comforting, filling version of Shepherd's Pie made with ground turkey, red wine, carrots, potatoes, and cheese. Takes about an hour.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Mashed Potatoes

  • 3 large potatoes peeled and cubed (about 2-3 lbs)
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided

Turkey Mixture

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried sage
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce (or more to taste)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°.

Mashed Potatoes

  • In a large pot, cover potatoes with water and add a tablespoon of salt.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until completely tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and return to pot.
  • Use a potato masher to mash potatoes. Leave them slightly chunky for some nice texture.
  • Add butter, milk, and sour cream. Mix together, then season with salt and pepper to taste and fold in about 1 cup of cheese. Set aside.

Turkey Mixture

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron (or ovenproof) skillet over medium heat. Add onion and carrots, and cook about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the garlic, thyme, sage, and peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Deglaze with wine and cook 2 minutes more. Move vegetables to the sides of the pan and add ground turkey.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce and cook turkey until it's no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle meat with flour and chicken bouillon, and stir to combine.
  • Cook a couple minutes more and add broth. Bring to a low simmer for about 5 minutes and let mixture thicken slightly. Remove pan from heat.
  • Top turkey mixture with the prepared mashed potatoes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes, until the mashed potatoes are turning golden.
  • Broil for two minutes until the tops of the potatoes start to char.
  • Serve hot with hot sauce, ketchup, or whatever else you desire. Enjoy!

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