Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
This Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie features a delicious layer of sweet potatoes over seasoned ground turkey and mixed vegetables, creating a comforting dish that reminds us of cherished family memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons Butter (or olive oil)
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and chop the sweet potatoes, then cook them in boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain the sweet potatoes, return them to the pot, and mash with butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add ground turkey, and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add mixed vegetables to the turkey and cook for an additional 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread the turkey and vegetable mixture in a greased baking dish, and spoon sweet potato mash on top, adding cheese if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. If using pre-packaged mashed sweet potatoes, adjust the butter and seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potato, shepherd's pie, comfort food, turkey, vegetables