How To Make Shepherd's Pie With Ground Turkey

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

Dice one onion and 2 carrots, and peel and chop 3 to 4 gold potatoes.

In a large pot of cold water, add the chopped potatoes, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil.

Boil the potatoes for about 20-30 minutes or until you can stab them easily with a fork.

Drain the water from the pot and place it back on the stove, cooking the potatoes over medium-low heat for about 1-2 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup of milk and begin to mash the potatoes until smooth.

Add 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 2 ounces of cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and another 1/2 cup of milk (optional for consistency).

Mix in 1/4 cup of white cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup of mild cheddar cheese until well combined, then set the mashed potatoes aside.

In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and the ground turkey, seasoning with seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper, cooking until browned.

Add 1 cup of diced onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, then add the diced carrots and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, cooking together for 1 minute.

Add 1 teaspoon of rosemary, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 2 tablespoons of flour, mixing until well combined.

Pour in 1.5 cups of beef broth and let it cook for about 1-2 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of red wine, 2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.

Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas until thawed and cooked.

In a baking dish, add the meat and veggie mixture, smoothing it out evenly on top.

Transfer the mashed potatoes into a ziploc bag, cut out a hole, and pipe the mashed potatoes onto the meat mixture, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Optionally, rough up the top of the mashed potatoes for a crispy texture and add sharp white cheddar cheese on top.

Place the shepherd's pie in the oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes.

If the top isn't browning, boil it for about 3-5 minutes to achieve desired color.

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