Healthy Turkey Shepherd's Pie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Topping
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1 ½ cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 ½ cups cauliflower florets
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Filling
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 lb ground turkey
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1 cup diced onion
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1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
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½ cup diced carrots
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon dried rosemary
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½ teaspoon dried thyme
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½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 cup peas
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1 cup corn
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 or 9x13 casserole dish.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cauliflower florets. Boil for 10 minutes until soft.
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Heat olive oil in a pan. Brown ground turkey for 5 minutes. Add onions, garlic, and carrots. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until turkey is cooked through.
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Add salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, chicken broth, tomato paste, peas, and corn to the turkey mixture. Stir until combined.
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Drain cooked potatoes and cauliflower. In a large mixing bowl, mash them with olive oil, garlic powder, pepper, salt, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to combine.
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Layer the ground turkey and vegetable filling in the prepared casserole dish. Top with the mashed potato and cauliflower mixture, smoothing with a spatula.
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Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until the topping is golden brown. Serve and enjoy.
# Notes:
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Feel free to add more vegetables such as green beans, ensuring they are defrosted and drained if frozen.
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Ground beef, ground chicken, or leftover turkey breast can be used in place of ground turkey.
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Any type of broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) can be used. Opt for low or no salt varieties.
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Any type of potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Russet, will work. Leftover mashed potatoes can also be used for the topping.