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Turkey Shepherd's Pie
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Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Turkey Shepherd's Pie is a quick and easy dinner recipe! Ground turkey makes this recipe feel light without sacrificing any flavor. We love a one-pan dinner in our household and this Turkey Shepherd's Pie is so easy to throw together on a busy night.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey (93/7)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Brown the mushrooms. Add the olive oil to your skillet over medium high heat and add the mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, before seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until deeply browned.
  • Saute the veggies. Once the mushrooms are browned, add the two tablespoons of butter. Then, add the onion, celery, and carrots and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and spices.
  • Brown the turkey. Once the veggies are soft, add the ground turkey and cook, breaking the meat up as you go, until no pink remains.
  • Build the sauce. Once the meat is cooked, sprinkle the flour over the top and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the tomato paste, dijon, and Worcestershire sauce and stir well to combine. Stir in the beef broth and simmer until thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the frozen peas.
  • Top and bake. Mix the mashed potatoes with chives and 1/3 cup of parmesan. Remove from the heat and top with the mashed potatoes. Spread in an even layer and sprinkle with remaining freshly grated parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the mashed potatoes have browned slightly. Serve immediately.