Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A comforting twist on a classic shepherd’s pie, featuring creamy sweet potatoes and lean ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes
- 1 lb Ground Turkey
- 1 cup Mixed Vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: peel and chop, boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes).
- Cook the ground turkey in a large skillet with butter until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mash the sweet potatoes with remaining butter and milk until smooth.
- Assemble by layering the turkey mixture in a greased baking dish and topping with mashed sweet potatoes.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes.
- Let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different vegetables or proteins. Great for meal prep and leftovers freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: shepherd's pie, sweet potatoes, comfort food, healthy recipe, family meal