Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Savoury ground turkey and vegetables topped with creamy mashed sweet potatoes and baked until golden.
Equipment
- 9" x 13" Baking Dish
- Large sheet pan
- Potato masher
Ingredients
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 1360 grams Sweet Potato peeled and in 1" cubes
- ¼ cup Butter softened
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Pepper
Turkey Filling
- 900 grams Ground turkey
- 1 large Yellow onion diced
- 3 medium Carrots peeled and diced
- 3 stalks Celery diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Poultry seasoning
- ⅓ cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1½ cup Frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a deep 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. You'll also need a sheet pan to place the baking dish on while cooking.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly and return to the warm pot. Let stand for 2 minutes so excess moisture can evaporate.
- Add the butter, milk, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth, adding a little extra milk only if needed. Keep the mash thick enough to hold its shape.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until lightly browned.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and poultry seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the filling and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir in the broth, followed by the Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, until the gravy thickens. Stir in the frozen peas. The filling should be moist and spoonable, with no watery broth pooling around it.
- Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish. Spoon small dollops of sweet potato mash over the surface, then gently spread into an even layer. Drag a fork across the topping to create ridges.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake, uncovered, for 20–25 minutes, until bubbling around the edges and the centre reaches 165°F (74°C). Broil for 2–3 minutes if desired, watching closely, to lightly brown the ridges.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving to help the filling settle.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 899mgPotassium: 1215mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 29048IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg
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