The Shepherd Found Another Pie
Delight in a comforting twist on tradition with "The Shepherd Found Another Pie," a wholesome and flavor-packed update to the classic shepherd’s pie! This recipe swaps out the usual mashed potatoes for buttery, Parmesan-infused sweet potatoes, offering a creamy, slightly sweet contrast to the hearty ground turkey filling. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like carrots, peas, and onions, and seasoned with a rich medley of thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, this dish marries convenience with sophistication. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect one-pan dinner for cozy family meals or meal prep. The golden-browned sweet potato topping adds texture and irresistible appeal, ensuring this baked casserole is as stunning as it is satisfying. Serve hot and savor this healthier, protein-packed take on a beloved comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground turkey
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
While the sweet potatoes cook, finely dice the onion, carrots, and garlic.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the turkey mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Mix in the peas and remove the skillet from heat.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Drain the boiled sweet potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with additional salt to taste.
Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Top the filling with the mashed sweet potatoes, spreading it out to completely cover the surface. Use a fork to create small ridges on the sweet potato layer for browning.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
Let the shepherd's pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this modern twist on a classic comfort food!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 473 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 4118 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.0 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.3 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 128.1 g | 256% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1768 mg | 38% | |
*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.
