A lighter version of the traditional Shepherd’s pie, which is typically made with mashed white potatoes and beef or lamb, is this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey. It’s simple to prepare in advance, freezes well, and yields a large quantity, making it a fantastic option for a large gathering or as a simple lunchtime leftover.
Warm and filling, shepherd’s pie is the quintessential comfort food—it’s ideal for those very cold winter days. This variation with ground turkey and sweet potatoes is very nutrient-dense and still warm and tasty!
Ingredients for making Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey
Here is what you need for making this pie:
- Two sweet potatoes.
- Three tablespoons of raw garlic.
- One and a half cups of chicken broth.
- One pound of ground beef or turkey
- Add onion powder to taste.
- One teaspoon of olive oil.
- Your preferred mix of vegetables.
- Two tablespoons of flour.
- Tomato sauce (one teaspoon) or ketchup works as well.
- 1/4 teaspoon of rosemary.
- To taste, add salt and pepper.
- Paprika.
Directions for making Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey
Below are the steps that shows how to make Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey
- Cut sweet potatoes into chunks after peeling them off.
- Transfer to a big saucepan and pour water over it.
- Add half the minced garlic, one cup of chicken stock, and a pinch of salt to water.
- Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender.
- Rinse and mash.
- Put aside.
- Add the remaining garlic and onion powder to a skillet with olive oil.
- Then, add brown meat or turkey.
- Stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of chicken broth, tomato sauce, paprika, rosemary, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Stir thoroughly.
- Put your mix of veggies in there.
- Simmer for five to seven minutes.
- Put the beef mixture on the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan and top with sweet potatoes and, if desired, a little amount of shredded cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, or until bubbling and well heated.
Storage Tips:
It is advised to bake the sweet potato shepherd’s pie before freezing it if you choose to do so.
Just place in the oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes, and then allow it cool fully. Place in the freezer after tightly wrapping in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
After that, it can be frozen for a month or two. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake until thoroughly heated before serving.
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