Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie is the ultimate comfort food. Veggies are cooked until soft, lightly seasoned, then mixed with leftover shredded turkey meat. Top with mashed potatoes and bake until bubbly and golden. It's an easy and delicious way to repurpose your Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 medium onion, minced
- 2 medium carrots, minced
- 2 stalks celery, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups shredded turkey
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups mashed potatoes, see notes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. (See notes) Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 medium onion, 2 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery
- Push the veggies to the side of the pan then add the tomato paste to the middle. Let it cook for 2 minutes, until it begins to smell sweet. Mix the veggies into the tomato paste then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.2 tablespoons tomato paste, 4 cloves garlic
- Add the shredded turkey, peas, chicken stock, and thyme to the pan. Mix then season to taste with salt and pepper.3 cups shredded turkey, 1 ½ cups frozen peas, ¼ cup chicken stock, 2 teaspoons thyme, Salt and pepper
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the top then bake for 25 minutes.6 cups mashed potatoes
Notes
Mashed potatoes: If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, boil four peeled and quartered Russet potatoes until soft. Drain the water and mash with butter, salt, and cream.
Leftover mashed potatoes: Cold mashed potatoes are pretty firm. You may find it easier to warm them slightly or let them sit at room temperature before spreading them on top of the turkey.
Ovenproof skillet: You can transfer the turkey and veggies to a baking dish if you don't have a large, ovenproof skillet.
Serving: 1 serving = about 2 cups, Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 30g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 198mg, Potassium: 1130mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 3869IU, Vitamin C: 69mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 2mg