Turkey Shepherds Pie w/Sweet Potato

We discovered this healthier version of shepherds pie in Vivian Howard's cookbook and never looked back. It is a hearty dish that can be made up ahead of time and baked in the oven later that evening. You can even freeze and reheat the leftovers in the microwave.

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Prep Time 12

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 12

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 484 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking Dish or Casserole Dish
1 Potato Masher

Ingredients

2 Sweet Potatoes Large
1/8 Cup Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Butter
1/4 Cup Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
1.5 Lbs Ground Turkey
1 Cups Green pepper
1 Onion
1 Cans French Style Green Beans
3 Ounces Tomato Paste
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Garlic
1 Tsp Chipotle Powder
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
4 Ounces Water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350F
Wash the sweet potato
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 2 inch cubes
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with salted water
Bring to a boil you will reduce and simmer until potatoes are very tender
In the meanwhile chop the peppers
Chop the onions
Chop the garlic
Add the olive oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Once it's hot add the onions and peppers until glistening then add the garlic
Cook until you smell the garlic (approx. 1 minute) remove all the veggies from the heat and place into a bowl
Brown the ground turkey (you may have to add in a little more oil to the pan)
Add in the brown sugar and the spices to the meat
Once browned add in the tomato paste
Add the water
Taste and decide if the mixture needs any more spice
Let cook until it reduces into a thicker sauce consistency
Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot
Add the butter and mash them
Add the turkey mixture to a casserole dish or a aluminum foil baking pan
Layer the green beans on top
Add dollops of sweet potato so that it will spread evenly
Spread the mashed sweet potato evenly on the top
Sprinkle with the grated cheese ( you may add more butter if you prefer)
Bake for 1 hour uncovered

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Notes

You can substitute corn for the green beans

Add mushrooms for extra flavor

Serve with a little hot sauce if you want to spice it up

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 47gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1068mgPotassium: 1400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 17406IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 4mg

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