Description
This Healthy Shepherd’s Pie recipe is a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Lean ground turkey (or beef) is combined with plenty of vegetables and topped with creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying and balanced meal.
Ingredients
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For the filling:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
For the mashed potato topping:
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the filling: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, carrots, and garlic. Add ground turkey (or beef) and cook. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add flour or cornstarch, then broth. Stir in peas and corn. Set aside.
- Prepare the mashed potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with yogurt, milk, oil or butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble and bake: Transfer the filling to a baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes on top. Bake for 20 minutes, then broil until golden. Let rest before serving.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, use mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes.
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by using plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
