Shepherd's Pie combines a comforting filling under a nice spread of mashed potatoes. Perfect for cold winter days.
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes
2teaspoonsChicken Bouillon Paste
2 1/2lbsrusset potatoes
1/2cupsour cream
5tablespoonsbutter
1/2cupmilk
2teaspoonsfresh rosemary diced
1 1/2teaspoonssalt
1teaspoonblack pepper
1cloveGarlic diced
Filling
1 1/2lbsground turkey
2Carrots, diced
1Onion
2Celery sticks
3clovesGarlic
2tablespoonsflour
6oztomato paste
1tablespoonrosemary, diced
1tablespoonfresh thyme, stems removed
2cupsbeef broth
1Bay leaf
1easpoon dijon mustard
1cupfrozen corn
1cupfrozen peas
1/4cupbarbecue sauce
3/4cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add chicken bouillon paste. Cut potatoes into chunks and to the water. Cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 17-20 minutes.
Drain the water and mash the potatoes. Add sour cream, butter, milk, rosemary, salt, black pepper, and garlic. Continue to mash until everything is mixed together and smooth. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f.
Drizzle olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until browned and slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper.
Add ground turkey and continue to cook until browned, then add garlic, flour, tomato paste, and thyme, Cook until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is slightly thickened. Then add the beef broth, dijon mustard, bay leaf, corn, peas, and bbq sauce. Taste for salt and pepper and season accordingly. Stir together and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer on low for 10 minutes.
Add mashed potatoes on top and sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the potatoes. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the top is slightly browned.
Notes
It's always worthwhile to mash your own potatoes! If you are making them for another meal, double it and save half for this meal.