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Description
A hearty and comforting casserole combining ground turkey and sweet potatoes for a nutritious twist on the classic shepherd’s pie.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with milk and butter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add ground turkey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in peas, carrots, and chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the turkey mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef for turkey if preferred.
- For a creamier texture, add more milk to the sweet potatoes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American