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Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Prep : 5 minutes
Cook : 20 minutes
Author : Anna Lee
Cuisine : western
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Serving : 3
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Turkey shepherd's pie - a true comfort food! It's very simple and delicious. Although it's called pie, it doesn't necessarily have to be made with a pie crust. You just need a pie container to make it easy. When you bite down, the slightly burnt mashed potatoes on the top layer are dense and firm, with turkey and cheese, it'll definitely make you want to take a bite.

Ingredients

MASHED POTATO TOPPING:

  • 2 potatoes, cut them to 1.5" cube.
  • 25 g butter
  • 15 ml milk
  • 15 ml cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder, (optional)
  • pinch salt, adjust to taste
  • pinch black pepper, adjust to taste

TURKEY FILLING:

  • 290 g ground turkey Note 1
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 bowl frozen mixed vegetables, carrot, green peas, sweet corns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • a pinch thyme
  • 1 cup white sauce, Note 2
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • a pinch salt, adjust to taste
  • a pinch black pepper, adjust to taste

Instructions

MASHED POTATO TOPPING:

  • Cut potatoes first into 1.5-inch cubes and rinse with water to remove excess starch. (Note 3)
  • Cook the potatoes in the microwave or prepare a pot of water and boil until tender (Note 4).
  • After you've drained the water, mash the potatoes while they're still hot (Note 5).
  • Add the butter and mix well, then the cream and mix well, then the milk, and finally the nutmeg powder, salt, and black pepper.

TURKEY FILLING:

  • Heat skillet, add oil, and stir-fry onions until golden brown.
  • Add ground turkey and sauté for about 1 to 2 minutes. Don't turn turkey too soon, but wait after 30 seconds or until the underside is golden brown. (Note 6)
  • Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add bay leaf, salt, and black pepper and stir for 1 minute.
  • Add the white sauce and stir until evenly combined.

BAKING:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  • Pour the filling into the container.
  • Sprinkle with grated cheese.
  • Then put the potato topping on top.
  • Put them in the oven and bake for 7-10 minutes, until the surface is golden brown.
  • READY TO SERVE.

Video

https://youtube.com/watch?v=KR6G2GYL-EM

Tips & Notes:

  1. You can use leftover roasted turkey to replace ground turkey.
  2. It's best to keep the white sauce in the freezer forever. This way it's very convenient and quick to prepare any dishes, which can save a lot of time.
  3. Rinse the potatoes with water to reduce the starch, which will reduce the carbohydrates.
  4. You can tell if the potatoes are soft by sticking a chopstick into the potatoes and dragging it through the paste.
  5. Potatoes need to be mashed when they're hot. This makes them easier to mash evenly. Potatoes that have cooled won't mash evenly and will clump a bit.
  6. Don't stir-fry the turkey immediately, but wait until the bottom turns golden brown before stirring. This way the turkey will be more flavorful and not watery.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 99g Calories: 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) Protein: 35g (70%) Fat: 13g (20%) Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Cholesterol: 90mg (30%) Sodium: 305mg (13%) Potassium: 964mg (28%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 3g (3%) Vitamin A: 395IU (8%) Vitamin C: 29mg (35%) Calcium: 233mg (23%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
Keyword: Easy turkey shepherd's pie
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