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, and 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 "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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 carrots, diced small
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 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.
