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Delicious Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (Light Mash) in a white baking dish, golden-brown topping.

Turkey Shepherd's Pie (Light Mash)

A lighter take on the classic Shepherd's Pie, featuring a flavorful turkey filling topped with a fluffy mashed potato topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt to taste salt
  • Black pepper to taste black pepper
For the Topping
  • 2 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup milk warm
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt to taste salt
  • Black pepper to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Potato masher
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  3. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the frozen peas and dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. While the filling simmers, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain well.
  7. Mash the potatoes with the warm milk and butter until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Pour the turkey filling into a baking dish.
  9. Spread the mashed potato topping evenly over the turkey filling.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Notes

For an extra golden topping, you can brush the mashed potatoes with a little melted butter before baking.

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