Simple Shepherd's Pie

Name: Simple Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 3 small carrots, chopped; 1 c. frozen pearl onions; 1 lb. lean ground turkey; 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 c. frozen peas; 2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 3 c. leftover mashed potatoes

By Cheryl SlocumUpdated: Nov 1, 2012

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Anna Williams

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Cal/Serv:

238

A great way to use up leftovers, Shepherd's Pie is the quintessential comfort food: mashed potatoes, veggies, and ground turkey all combined into layers of goodness.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 small carrots, chopped
1 cup frozen pearl onions
1 lb. lean ground turkey
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen peas
2 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add carrots and onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey and cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 3 more minutes. Stir in peas and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper. Transfer to a 9- to 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.
2. Step 2Spread mashed potatoes atop turkey mixture. Bake until golden on top and heated through, about 25 minutes.

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