Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (12 ounces), chopped
• 2 carrots (10 ounces), peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks (10 ounces), chopped
• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and mashed
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (Beginner)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. Spread the turkey mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey mixture.
6. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the potatoes.
7. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Nutritional Information (Per serving):

• Calories: 370
• Fat: 16g
• Protein: 26g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 12g

Dish Characteristics:

• Comforting and flavorful
• Hearty and satisfying
• Perfect for a cold autumn or winter evening
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "This turkey shepherd's pie is simply delicious! The flavors are perfect and the mashed potatoes on top are creamy and smooth."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great weeknight meal that everyone in my family enjoys."
• "I've made this pie several times now and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To reduce the cooking time, use store-bought mashed potatoes.
• If you don't have ground turkey, you can substitute ground beef or pork.
• To make the pie vegetarian, omit the ground turkey and add an extra can of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving to prevent the mashed potatoes from becoming runny.