COTTAGE PIE

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I get a pound of ground turkey-the light kind-and a pound of the dark kind for this recipe, but you could use beef or lamb. - Jane Leeves, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pounds ground turkey
2 large carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas
2-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter), warmed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the first five ingredients over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up meat into crumbles; drain., Stir in flour, herbs, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until blended. Add broth; cook and stir until broth is absorbed, 1-2 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through., Transfer to a greased 9-in. deep cast-iron skillet or deep-dish pie plate. Top with mashed potatoes; if desired, sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° until filling is bubbly, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.