Easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 large potatoes, peeled
• 0.25 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Begin the mashed potato topping: Place peeled potatoes in a large pot, cover with salted water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
2. While the potatoes are simmering, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. Prepare the savory filling simultaneously: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the diced onion. Sauté the onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Incorporate ground turkey, sliced mushrooms, diced carrot, fresh parsley, minced garlic, bouillon powder, and dried thyme. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the turkey is fully cooked, around 5 to 7 minutes. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Complete the topping: Drain the cooked potatoes thoroughly and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add milk and butter, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer the turkey filling into a deep-dish pie pan or a casserole dish. Evenly spread the mashed potato topping over the filling and create decorative swirls with a fork.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the topping is nicely browned, approximately 30 minutes.

Nutrition

• Calories: 339 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 342 mg
• Protein Content: 18 g
• Cholesterol Content: 71 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g