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Close-up of creamy mashed potatoes over a hearty layer of ground turkey and sausage in a baking dish.

Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Turkey and Sausage


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This lighter version of shepherd’s pie layers lean ground turkey and savory sausage with a creamy mashed potato topping for a comforting weeknight meal. It is simple to prepare, adaptable for various diets, and perfect for family dinners.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb ground sausage
  • 3 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

    2. If making fresh mash, boil potatoes until tender then mash with warm milk, butter, salt, and pepper.

    3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground turkey and sausage, breaking them apart.

    4. Add chopped onion, carrot, and peas and cook until vegetables are tender.

    5. Stir in garlic powder, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

    6. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1–2 minutes to thicken.

    7. Spread the meat and vegetable filling evenly in a baking dish.

    8. Top with mashed potatoes and smooth the surface or make ridges.

    9. Dot the top with small pieces of butter or sprinkle with cheese if desired.

    10. Bake for 25–30 minutes until edges bubble and the top turns golden, then let rest 10 minutes before serving.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 5
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: shepherds pie, ground turkey, ground sausage, comfort food, easy dinner, healthy recipe, casserole, weeknight meal