Turkey & Root Vegetable Shepherds' Pie Recipe

Name: Turkey & Root Vegetable Shepherds' Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; 1 -2 medium carrot; 1 medium turnip; 1 small parsnip; 1 large potato; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons low-fat milk; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup prepared broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, for topping

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt and pepper
1 -2 medium carrot
1 medium turnip
1 small parsnip
1 large potato
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup prepared broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces frozen mixed vegetables
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, for topping

1
Peel and chop turnip, carrots, parsnip and potato.
2
Cover above vegetables in a pot with cold water, bring to boil.
3
Add salt to taste, boil 12-14 minutes until tender.
4
Drain, then return vegetables to pot over high.
5
Mash vegetables until mixture is dry and most of remaining liquid has evaporated, 3 to 4 min.
6
Mash in butter and milk. Keep warm.
7
Use a food processor for an even, smooth blend of vegetables.
8
Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium.
9
Add oil, then onion and garlic. Cook until onion softens, 3 to 4 min.
10
Add the turkey. Cook, stirring often to break up meat, until no pink remains, about 5 minute Season.
11
Sprinkle flour over meat mixture and stir, Add tomato sauce, broth and Worcestershire. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
12
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens, 8 to 10 min.
13
Stir in frozen mixed vegetables until warmed through, about 2 min.
14
Divide mixture into ramekins or a single 9x9 casserole dish.
15
Top meat with root vegetable mash, sprinkle parmesan cheese over top.
16
Cook at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until bubbly and topping has browned.

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, 1 -2 medium carrot, 1 medium turnip, 1 small parsnip, and more.

Yes, Turkey & Root Vegetable Shepherds' Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Turkey & Root Vegetable Shepherds' Pie

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