Smith Family Shepherd's Pie
A comforting twist on classic shepherd's pie featuring ground turkey and a velvety mashed potato topping, perfect for family dinners. This one-pot recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ground turkey, carrots, frozen peas into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 1 cup, diced small carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup, finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lbs, peeled and cubed russet potatoes
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink, breaking into small crumbles with a spoon.
- Step 2: Add diced carrots, chopped onion, and frozen peas to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 3: Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 3 minutes).
- Step 4: In a separate pot, boil cubed potatoes in salted water for 15-18 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and return to pot.
- Step 5: Add butter, milk, salt, and pepper to the potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Step 6: Transfer the turkey mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top, using a fork to create a textured surface. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and edges are bubbling.
