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Savory Sweet Potato & Turkey Shepherd’s Pie: 6 Amazing Leftover Fixes

Savory Sweet Potato & Turkey Shepherd's Pie
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Transform your leftovers into a warm, comforting Savory Sweet Potato & Turkey Shepherd’s Pie. This recipe balances deep, traditional flavor with a fresh, lighter topping, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound cooked, ground turkey (leftover meat works great)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 cup turkey or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 large sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup milk (or preferred dairy alternative)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ground turkey, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas. Season the meat filling with salt and pepper. Spread the filling evenly in the skillet.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and milk. Mix until smooth. Season the topping with salt and pepper.
  8. Spoon the sweet potato mash evenly over the turkey mixture. Use a fork to create texture on top.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe truly shines when using leftover cooked turkey meat.
  • For a brighter topping, add a pinch of nutmeg to the sweet potato mash.
  • If your meat mixture seems too dry, add a splash more broth before topping.
  • This pie freezes well before baking. Cool completely, cover tightly, and freeze. Bake from frozen, adding about 15 minutes to the cooking time.

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