Shepherd’s Pie

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This is one of my family’s favorites.  On cold winter days, this comfort food warms your insides.  You will love this recipe!

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 1 TBS margarine or unsalted butter
  • 1/4 C milk
  • 1 TBS dried parsley
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 TBS vegetable oil
  • 2 C chopped carrots
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion chipped
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1 C chicken stock
  • 1 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 1 package frozen corn, allow to thaw

Simple Steps

  1. Boil potatoes until tender.  Drain, mash potatoes, mixing in the butter, milk, parsley, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of pepper.  Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease 2-quart round baking dish with butter or margarine.  Set aside.
  3. Saute beef and garlic over moderately high heat for 10 minutes or until browned in a non-stick skillet.  Drain.  Transfer to a bowl.
  4. In the same skillet, heat the oil and saute the carrots, mushrooms, and onion for 5 minutes.  Stir in the thyme and the remaining 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  5. In a cup, whisk the stock and flour until smooth; stir into the skillet.  Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thickened slightly.  Add the corn, beef, and any juices that have collected in the bowl; spread the mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Spoon potato mixture along the edges leaving an opening in the middle.  Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  7. Enjoy!

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