The Shepherd Found Another Pie

Delight in a comforting twist on tradition with "The Shepherd Found Another Pie," a wholesome and flavor-packed update to the classic shepherd’s pie! This recipe swaps out the usual mashed potatoes for buttery, Parmesan-infused sweet potatoes, offering a creamy, slightly sweet contrast to the hearty ground turkey filling. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like carrots, peas, and onions, and seasoned with a rich medley of thyme, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste, this dish marries convenience with sophistication. Ready in just an hour, it’s the perfect one-pan dinner for cozy family meals or meal prep. The golden-browned sweet potato topping adds texture and irresistible appeal, ensuring this baked casserole is as stunning as it is satisfying. Serve hot and savor this healthier, protein-packed take on a beloved comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g ground turkey
• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 None garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup milk
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into small chunks. Boil them in a large pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

While the sweet potatoes cook, finely dice the onion, carrots, and garlic.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the turkey mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the chicken broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 6

Mix in the peas and remove the skillet from heat.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 8

Drain the boiled sweet potatoes and mash them with butter, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with additional salt to taste.

Step 9

Transfer the turkey and vegetable mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 10

Top the filling with the mashed sweet potatoes, spreading it out to completely cover the surface. Use a fork to create small ridges on the sweet potato layer for browning.

Step 11

Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crisp.

Step 12

Let the shepherd's pie rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy this modern twist on a classic comfort food!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1750.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2060.9

Total Fat 108.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 473.4mg	0%
Sodium 4117.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 151.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.4g
Protein 128.1g	0%

Vitamin D 26.8IU	0%
Calcium 588.3mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 1768.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 28.8%