Name: Healthy Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground turkey (85% lean); 16 oz mushrooms, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato puree; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 4 tbsp flour (or gluten-free blend); 2 cups chicken broth; 1½ tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; For the Topping:; 4 lbs potatoes or cauliflower; ⅔ cup milk; 4 garlic cloves; 4 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided); Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients

2 lbs ground turkey (85% lean)
16 oz mushrooms, chopped
2 onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato puree
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
4 tbsp flour (or gluten-free blend)
2 cups chicken broth
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
For the Topping:
4 lbs potatoes or cauliflower
⅔ cup milk
4 garlic cloves
4 tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the topping: Boil potatoes or cauliflower with garlic until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain thoroughly, then mash with milk, sour cream, most of the cheddar cheese, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cook the filling: In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter. Sauté onions, celery, and mushrooms until soft and golden.
Push vegetables to the side and add ground turkey. Cook until browned, then stir in garlic and tomato puree. Cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat. Gradually pour in broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring until smooth. Add paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened. Stir in frozen vegetables.
Assemble: Spread filling evenly in a baking dish. Spoon the mash on top, spreading to cover and seal edges. Use a fork to create texture on top and sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden and bubbling. Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning if desired.
Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving to help it set.

Notes

For a lighter version, use cauliflower mash instead of potatoes.
Add Dijon mustard to the filling for a tangy flavor boost.
Use lentils or mushrooms instead of turkey for a vegetarian option.
Mix breadcrumbs with cheese for a crispy topping.
Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking.

Author: Amelia
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 95mg