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TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE

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A dear friend from London gave me this recipe and a bit of good English advice: The key to great shepherd's pie is the ketchup. So taste the turkey mixture before adding it to the baking dish and add another spoonful or two of ketchup if desired. The chili powder gives good flavor but no heat, so don't let it scare you.

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Vegetable oil or cooking spray, for the baking dish
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
Ground black pepper
2 pounds ground turkey or beef
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1 14 1/2-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice, chopped
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly brush or spray a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with vegetable oil. Set aside.
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the saucepan. Add the buttermilk and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick skillet, cook the turkey or beef over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until it loses its pink color, about 7 minutes. Stir in the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ketchup, and chili powder and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon the turkey mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until the juices are bubbling and the cheese is melted, 30 to 40 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Turkey Shepherd's Pie image

We live way out in the county, and the nearest grocery store is 25 miles away. So I've become quite skilled at turning leftovers into second-time-around successes like this. -Linda Howe, Jackman, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
3/4 cup turkey gravy
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups prepared stuffing
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups warm mashed potatoes

Steps:

In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, layer the turkey, gravy, carrots, stuffing and corn. Top with potatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until edges of potatoes are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.