Turkey Shepherd's Pie with Butternut Squash
This flavorful ground turkey shepherd's pie recipe is topped with a butternut squash and sweet potato mash โ a hearty yet lighter tweak on the usual.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place squash halves on a baking sheet; brush insides with about 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and black pepper.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until squash is very tender, about 30 minutes. Leave oven on.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place sweet potatoes in a large pot; cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until onion is soft and brown, 5 to 7 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Set aside โ onion-garlic mixture. Add turkey to the skillet; cook until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add gravy, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and oregano; cook and stir until well combined, 2 to 3 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove and discard squash seeds; scoop squash flesh into a bowl. Add sweet potatoes, reserved โ onion-garlic mixture, butter, and milk; mash until smooth.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Spread turkey mixture into bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan; top with corn and peas. Spread squash-potato mixture evenly over top; sprinkle with chili powder.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until top begins to brown, 30 to 45 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)