How to Make Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Ground Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shepherd's pie is a classic comfort food dish that is loved by many. Traditionally made with ground beef or lamb, this hearty dish is typically loaded with rich, savory flavors and topped with a layer of creamy mashed potatoes. While delicious, traditional shepherd's pie can be quite heavy and high in calories.

For those looking for a healthier alternative, this recipe for Healthy Shepherd's Pie with Ground Turkey is the perfect solution. By using lean ground turkey and a variety of fr...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 heads cauliflower, stemmed and chopped
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth, or as needed
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (1.25 ounce) packages beefy onion soup mix
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • 2 (8 ounce) bags frozen corn
  • 1 cup shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup french-fried onions, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower and saute, stirring often to prevent it from getting too brown, until soft enough to mash with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, add Greek yogurt, and mash with a fork. Pour in chicken broth a little at a time, continuing to mash until fluffy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook ground turkey and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Stir in soup mix and flour until combined, then slowly add water and stir until creamy but not runny. Simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Spread turkey mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Layer with frozen corn, cauliflower mixture, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with french-fried onions and bake until browned, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for a few minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 1184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 71mg
    • Calcium: 269mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 780mg