Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed; Salt; 2 teaspoons orange zest; 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces; 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; Freshly ground black pepper; Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 pounds ground turkey; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 small chile peppers, red fresno, jalapeno or serrano; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 to 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 3 tablespoons chili powder (recommended: Gerhardt's); 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful; 1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock; 2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 small chile peppers, red fresno, jalapeno or serrano
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 to 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder (recommended: Gerhardt's)
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

1
Add the potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2
Salt the water and cook to tender about 12 to 15 minutes.
3
Drain and return to hot pot.
4
Add the zest, butter, creme fraiche or sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.
5
While potatoes are coming to a boil, heat a chili pot with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high to high heat.
6
Add the turkey and brown, then add in the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Chop the peppers, then add them along with the garlic to the turkey.
8
Stir in the spices, and add salt and pepper, to taste.
9
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
10
Stir in the stock and simmer a few minutes to thicken and combine flavors.
11
Preheat the broiler.
12
Transfer the chili to a casserole, spread the potatoes over the top and cover with Cheddar cheese.
13
Brown under the broiler until golden and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed, Salt, 2 teaspoons orange zest, 4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces, and more.

Yes, Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

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