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The Humble Shepherd

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The Humble Shepherd

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Time

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Serving

6 persons

Calories

567

Rating

4.00★ (156)

Author: Victoria Buriak
Ground turkey stands in for ground beef or the more traditional lamb in this simple version of shepherd's pie. Frozen vegetables make assembly simple; you can even use instant mashed potatoes instead of making your own to cut down on preparation time.

Ingredients

  • cooking spray:
  • ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch thick slices: 1 piece
  • butter: 6 Tbsp (cut into pieces)
  • milk: 1 cup
  • salt and pepper: (to taste)
  • vegetable oil: 1 Tbsp
  • ground turkey: 1 pound
  • medium onion: 1 piece (chopped)
  • instant chicken gravy mix: 2 packages (1 ounce packages)
  • water: 1 cup
  • frozen peas and carrots: 1 pack (16 ounce pack, thawed)
  • cheese of choice: 2 cups (shredded)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
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  2. Cover potatoes with water in a saucepan and boil for 20 to 30 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and beat until smooth with an electric mixer. Add butter, milk, and salt and pepper to taste; beat to desired consistency.
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  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook and stir turkey and onion until turkey is fully cooked. Add gravy mix and water; stir often, until gravy is thick and bubbly. Season with salt and pepper.
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  4. Add turkey mixture to the baking dish. Next, layer the peas and carrots, and top with the mashed potatoes. Top with a layer of shredded cheese.
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  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and the potatoes are golden on the top.
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