The Humble Shepherd

The Humble Shepherd

Ground turkey stands in for ground beef or the more traditional lamb in this simple version of shepherd’s pie. Frozen vegetables make assembly simple; you can even use instant mashed potatoes instead of making your own to cut down on preparation time.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 (1 ounce) packages instant chicken gravy mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 2 cups shredded cheese of choice

Directions

Step 1
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.

Step 2
Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan and boil for 20 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Add butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste; beat to desired consistency.

Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir turkey and onion until turkey is fully cooked. Add gravy mix and water; stir often, until gravy is thick and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4
Add turkey mixture to the baking dish. Next, layer the peas and carrots, and top with the mashed potatoes. Top with a layer of shredded cheese.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden on the top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

567
Calories
34g
Fat
36g
Carbs
31g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 567
% Daily Value *
Total Fat34g 44%
Saturated Fat18g 90%
Cholesterol130mg 43%
Sodium1038mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate36g 13%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars7g
Protein31g
Vitamin C13mg 67%
Calcium371mg 29%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium705mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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