Easy Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie (Print-Friendly Format)

Hearty ground turkey, rich vegetables, and creamy mash combine in a light twist on a classic family favorite.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 450 g ground turkey
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 130 g carrots, diced
05 - 130 g peas, fresh or frozen
06 - 130 g corn kernels
07 - 16 g tomato paste
08 - 240 ml chicken or turkey broth
09 - 15 ml Worcestershire sauce
10 - 1 tsp dried thyme
11 - 1 tsp dried rosemary
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Topping

13 - 720 g mashed potatoes, homemade or prepared
14 - 28 g butter (optional)
15 - 60 ml milk or dairy-free alternative
16 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Add-Ins

17 - Mashed sweet potato for topping, as desired
18 - Grated cheese for topping, as desired
19 - Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces. Transfer turkey to a plate and set aside.
02 - In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add diced carrots, peas, and corn; cook for 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and broth. Let simmer for several minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
04 - Return cooked turkey to the skillet. Mix thoroughly and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
05 - If preparing mashed potatoes from scratch, boil peeled potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with butter, milk (or dairy-free alternative), and salt to taste.
06 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Evenly spread the turkey and vegetable filling into a baking dish. Layer mashed potatoes over the filling, smoothing with a spatula. Add toppings such as grated cheese if desired.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For a lighter variation, mashed cauliflower or sweet potato can replace regular potatoes in the topping.
02 - Letting the dish rest after baking helps the filling set for clean servings.

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