Classic shepherds pie done healthy. Made with turkey instead of beef or pork, and less fat.
Ingredients
5 cups yellow or white potatoes, peeled, cubed into small pieces
1 lb (or 454 grams) lean ground turkey
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup carrots, finely chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1 tsp dried thyme
3 Tbsp ketchup
3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
½ cup chicken broth - no salt added
For the Mashed Potatoes
2 Tbsp butter (or vegan margarine)
¼ cup chicken broth
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
½ cup grated cheddar (as topping, optional. Omit for dairy-free)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
In a large pot, boil the water for the potatoes. When water is boiling, add the potatoes and boil at a low simmer with the lid ajar until they are tender. Drain when they are done.
Meanwhile, in a large oven proof skillet or cast iron pan, mist with oil and start to brown the raw turkey, breaking it up into smaller pieces. Add in the onion and carrots and cook all together until the meat is browned and the carrots and onions are softened. Add in the peas. and cook together until the peas warm up.
Add in the ketchup, Worcestershire, dried thyme and stir until combined.
Once the potatoes are cooked and ready to be mashed, add in ¼ cup chicken broth, 2 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture and sprinkle on the cheddar cheese
Bake at 400 degrees for around 30 minutes until browned and bubbly. Can also broil for the last few minutes to brown the top.
Notes
Nutrition includes cheddar cheese topping
Nutrition
Serving size: ⅛ of recipe Calories: 243 Fat: 8.6 g Saturated fat: 4.1 g Carbs: 26 g Sugar: 5.3 Sodium: 523 mg Fiber: 4.2 g Protein: 17 g Cholesterol: 53 mg
Recipe by Busy But Healthy at https://busybuthealthy.com/turkey-shepherds-pie/