Description
A cozy, no-drama dinner that feels like classic comfort food but uses healthier ground turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the frozen peas and mix well.
- Pour the turkey mixture into a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine mashed potatoes with butter and milk until creamy.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be customized with different proteins and veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, ground turkey, comfort food