Main Dishescarlsbadcravings
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie is the ideal cozy recipe for using up those holiday leftovers, or swap in ground turkey or rotisserie chicken! It’s loaded with juicy turkey, carrots, bell peppers and peas swaddled in a creamy, herb-infused sauce all topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melty Gruyere cheese. This shepherd's pie recipe is super easy to prep with leftovers, make ahead friendly (just pop it in the oven) and freezes well too. Serve it up with some bacon broccoli salad and dinner rolls to complete the feast!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- skillet
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2
Cook veggies: Melt butter with olive oil in a 12” cast iron skillet or a 3.5 qt braiser (pictured) over medium-high heat. (May use a different skillet and transfer to a baking dish to bake). Add the onions, bell peppers and carrots; sauté until the onions are softened, about ⏱️ 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté ⏱️ 30 seconds.
olive oil2 tablespoonsmedium carrot, (chopped)1
3
Add broth: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook while stirring for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in the chicken broth, followed by the milk. Add the chicken bouillon and all seasonings.
milk1 cup
4
Thicken sauce: Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly, and continue to simmer until thickened to desired consistency. The consistency now will be the same as when it comes out of the oven. For a thinner consistency, stir in additional chicken broth or milk; for a thicker consistency, simmer longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper).
milk1 cup
5
Add turkey, peas: Stir in the turkey and peas and heat through for about ⏱️ 1 minute over medium heat.
6
Top with mashed potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the filling, then create soft peaks with the back of a spoon. Evenly top with shredded cheese.
7
Bake: Transfer to the oven and bake for ⏱️ 30 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the cheese is completely melted. Broil for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, or until the potato peaks are golden (watch closely so it doesn't burn!). Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Reviews & Ratings
Share your thoughts and feedback about this recipe
Write a Review
Community Feedback0 Reviews
Loading reviews...