Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe
A traditional Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe is a great comfort food dish. It is a perfect meal typically made in the Fall & Winter months. Still, I tend to make this often as it is quick & easy to make!
Some days, you just want comfort food, and this classic dish for Shepard’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe hits the spot! This has always been a family favorite. Lean ground turkey mixed with chicken broth, garlic, black pepper, and onions topped with fluffy mashed potatoes baked in the oven to deliciousness. Serve with a side of vegetables, and you have a complete meal in no time on the dinner table for the whole family to enjoy.
Usually, this classic recipe for shepherd’s pie is made with vegetables. Still, you will find that this version without it is surprisingly delicious and SO quick & easy to make. My clan prefers to have their vegetables as a side dish; however, you certainly add it to your pie if you so desire. You will find this recipe is loaded with ground turkey and topped with creamy mashed potatoes, baked to perfection.
What goes well with the turkey shepherd’s pie recipe?
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts.
- Green Beans.
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Mix Vegetables
- Sweet Potatoes
- Side Salad
- Corn
Ingredients for Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
- Ground Turkey Meat-When choosing your ground turkey, we always use 93/7 (93% lean & 7% fat); the fat will enhance the flavors.
- Chicken Broth-Gives it that delicious flavor and helps keep it moist.
- Potatoes-You can use leftover potatoes or russet potatoes to make the topping for your pie.
- Garlic-Of course, this is optional; it enhances the flavor of your meat.
- Black Pepper-Pepper to taste to your liking.
- Butter-Add melted butter to a large skillet or baking dish.
- Sour Cream-To kick it up a notch, add it to your potatoes.
- Milk-Mix into your potatoes to make them creamy.
- Parsley-This is totally optional.
Tools needed to make Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie Recipe.
- Large Skillet or Casserole Dish
- Food Processor (optional)
- Large Pot
- Potato Masher
- Wooden Spoon
How to Make Shepard’s Pie with Ground Turkey Recipe
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Add about 2 lbs of cut-up potatoes to a large pot of water & place on medium heat, and bring to a full boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
- While waiting on the potatoes, prepare the meat.
- Add melted butter or olive oil, meat, onions, garlic, black pepper & broth over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Once the turkey mixture is thoroughly cooked, place it in a baking dish, or if you cook in a cast iron skillet, just leave it there.
- Now for the potatoes, add sour cream & milk and mash until it’s a creamy, fluffy mixture.
- Spread a smooth layer of potatoes over the top of the filling.
- Place in a preheated oven for 45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. (Cooking time may vary due to your range)
- Serve & enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Shepards Pie
- Instead of turkey ground meat, you can use Ground Chicken, Venison, Lean Ground Beef, or Ground Lamb are other great options.
- Top your Shepards Pie with Cheddar Cheese for an added twist to the recipe!
- Try using mashed Cauliflower instead of Potatoes.
- Add tomato sauce or tomato paste to your meat mixture.
- Use red potatoes for your potato topping.
- Add a little bit of white wine or red wine instead of the broth (about a 1/2 cup).
- Fat-Free half & half instead of milk
- Beef broth can be substituted for chicken broth.
- Have leftover mashed potatoes? This is a great way to use them!
- Next time, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to your meat pie.
Recipe Tips for Shepards Pie
- Instead of turkey ground meat, you can use Ground Chicken, Venison, Lean Ground Beef, or Ground Lamb are other great options.
- Top your Shepards Pie with Cheddar Cheese for an added twist to the recipe!
- Try using mashed Cauliflower instead of Potatoes.
- Add tomato sauce or tomato paste to your meat mixture.
- Use red potatoes for your potato topping.
- Add a little bit of white wine or red wine instead of the broth (about a 1/2 cup).
- Fat Free half & half instead of milk
- Beef broth can be substituted for chicken broth.
- Have leftover mashed potatoes? This is a great way to use them!
- Next time, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to your meat pie.
FAQ
How long will Shepherds Pie keep in the refrigerator?
Ground turkey shepherd’s pie will be kept in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days; cover with saran wrap or aluminum foil.
Can you freeze shepherd pie?
Yes, cover the shepherd’s pie tightly with plastic freezer wrap, or place it in a freezer-safe airtight container.
How do you reheat leftover turkey shepherd’s pie?
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Cover your shepherd’s pie with aluminum foil in an oven-safe dish and reheat for about 20-30 minutes or until hot. For single portions, heat for about 10-15 minutes. Frozen shepherd’s pie tends to be longer, about an hour, or until hot.
Where does the name Shepherd’s Pie come from?
It is typically made with Lamb; it is usually called “shepherd’s pie” (because a shepherd looks after sheep) and has a topping of mashed potato patterned to represent sheep’s fleece.
What is another name for Shepherd’s Pie?
It is also called a cottage pie; in its French version, hachis Parmentier is a savory dish of cooked minced meat topped with mashed potato.
SHEPHERD’S PIE WITH GROUND TURKEY RECIPE
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Ground Turkey Meat
- 1/2 c Chicken Broth
- 2-3 lbs Potatoes
- 1 tsp Garlic
- 1 tspBlack Pepper
- 1/2 c Sour Cream
- 1/2-1 c Milk
- 1 tsp Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Add about 2 lbs of cut-up potatoes to a large pot of water & place on medium heat, and bring to a full boil until the potatoes are fork tender.
- While waiting on the potatoes, prepare the meat.
- Add melted butter or olive oil, meat, onions, garlic, black pepper & broth over medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Once the turkey mixture is thoroughly cooked, place it in a baking dish, or if you cook in a cast iron skillet, just leave it there.
- Now for the potatoes, add sour cream & milk and mash until it’s a creamy, fluffy mixture.
- Spread a smooth layer of potatoes over the top of the filling.
- Place in a preheated oven for 45 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown. (Cooking time may vary due to your range)
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
RECIPE TIPS FOR SHEPARDS PIE
- Instead of turkey ground meat, you can use Ground Chicken, Venison, Lean Ground Beef, or Ground Lamb are other great options.
- Top your Shepards Pie with Cheddar Cheese for an added twist to the recipe!
- Try using mashed Cauliflower instead of Potatoes.
- Add tomato sauce or tomato paste to your meat mixture.
- Use red potatoes for your potato topping.
- Add a little bit of white wine or red wine instead of the broth (about a 1/2 cup).
- Fat Free half & half instead of milk
- Beef broth can be substituted for chicken broth.
- Have leftover mashed potatoes? This is a great way to use them!
- Next time, try adding a dash of Worcestershire sauce to your meat pie.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 1055Total Fat 44gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 26gCholesterol 253mgSodium 330mgCarbohydrates 98gFiber 10gSugar 7gProtein 70g
Calculated Nutrition is an estimate.
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I’ve never made shepherds pie before… but now I’ll have to! Looks delicious!
Oh, it is so delicious!
I love shepherd’s pie. This looks like a great recipe!
Thank you 🙂
We love making shepherd’s pie and this twist with ground turkey sounds so perfect for fall!
Thank you! My daughter & I don’t eat beef, so this was a perfect option for my whole clan to enjoy!
Ohhhhhh I love shepherd’s pie! All the different things you can do to it is amazing! Great recipe