Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

This ground turkey shepherd's pie is a cozy weeknight dinner that's ready in 30 and the entire family is going to love.

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Ingredients

For the Mashed Potatoes:

6 medium russet baking potatoes, washed and quartered
3 tablespoons butter
½ to ¾ cup milk
⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Shepherd's Pie:

1 tablespoons butter
1 pound ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
Chives, for garnish

Instructions

Over medium-high heat, bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the potatoes and let cook for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
Drain and add ½ cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mash to combine and set aside.
While the potatoes cook, in a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and onion. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula as it cooks.
Add the carrots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and remaining salt to the meat. Cook for 9 minutes or until the carrots are softened.
In a small bowl, whisk the flour or tapioca starch with the chicken broth until the starch is dissolved to create a "slurry".
Add the slurry to the skillet, along with the peas and dried thyme. Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture and top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the potatoes are heated through.
Remove from heat, top with chives, and serve.

Notes

For a cheesy crust on top of the potatoes, set your oven on broil. Sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese over the mashed potatoes and place the oven-safe skillet in the oven. Broil for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

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