Florida Shepherds Pie
Discover a vibrant twist on comfort food with this Florida Shepherd's Pie, a tropical-inspired take on the classic dish. This colorful casserole pairs savory ground turkey with a medley of sweet and zesty flavors, including juicy pineapple, aromatic orange zest, and a hint of honey. A creamy mashed sweet potato topping brings a buttery richness, perfectly balancing the tangy citrus notes from fresh orange juice. Enhanced with cumin and paprika for a touch of warmth and spice, and loaded with sautéed red onion, green bell pepper, and garlic, this dish is both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is perfect for a sunny family dinner or as part of a Florida-themed meal plan. Serve this unique and wholesome delight straight from the oven and watch it become a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Place them in a pot of salted water, bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While the sweet potatoes cook, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 8 minutes.
Stir in the orange zest, orange juice, pineapple chunks, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors meld. Remove from heat.
Mash the drained sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, milk, and honey. Add salt to taste. Mash until smooth and creamy.
In a greased 9-inch pie dish or baking dish, spread the turkey mixture evenly across the bottom.
Top the turkey mixture with the mashed sweet potatoes, spreading them into an even layer. Use a fork to create a pattern on the surface if desired.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the sweet potatoes for a slightly crisp surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top is lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the Florida Shepherd's Pie cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.4 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 328 mg | 109% | |
| Sodium | 2937 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.0 g | ||
| Protein | 98.2 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
