TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE

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Homemade shepherd's pie is a heavenly dinner when the weather gets cooler and this turkey shepherd's pie is fantastic. It has rustic vegetables that are cooked with ground turkey. Then, it's baked with a layer of creamy potatoes on top. Using ground turkey (rather than beef or lamb) lightens up the calories but not the flavor. We...

Provided by Jessica Strayer

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/4 c Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 Tbsp butter, softened
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 c white onion, diced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium celery stalk
1 lb ground turkey
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp rosemary, dried
1 tsp thyme, dried
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 c unsalted chicken stock

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • 2. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover potatoes.
  • 3. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  • 4. Drain potatoes.
  • 5. Transfer to a large bowl. Add Velveeta chesse and butter. Mash until smooth.
  • 6. Season to taste with salt and set aside.
  • 7. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • 8. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until soft; about 3 minutes.
  • 9. Add turkey and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks; about 5 minutes.
  • 10. Add flour, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to coat. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer until mixture thickens (about 3 minutes).
  • 11. Transfer turkey mixture to a 9-inch, deep-dish pie plate.
  • 12. Spread mashed potatoes over top and using the back of a spoon, make decorative swirls over the top. Bake until potatoes are golden, about 30 minutes.

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