Description
A lighter take on classic shepherd’s pie made with lean turkey, vegetables, and a creamy sweet potato topping.
Ingredients
2½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ pounds lean ground turkey
½ medium white onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire-style sauce
½ cup low-sodium vegetable or poultry stock, divided
10 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
Salt, to taste
Ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
Fresh rosemary or thyme, optional
Instructions
1. Steam sweet potatoes until tender.
2. Blend with stock, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F.
4. Cook ground turkey with salt and pepper.
5. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.
6. Stir in tomato paste, stock, Worcestershire sauce, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7. Fold in vegetables and cook briefly.
8. Spread sweet potato topping evenly.
9. Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling.
10. Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Let rest before serving for best texture. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Healthy Comfort Food
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American