Entrée: United Kingdom – Turkey Shepherd's Pie

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Turkey Shepherd's Pie recipe
Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep 20 min
Cook 25 min
Additional 5 min
Total 50 min

Ingredients

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.

1 1 / 2 lb (680 g) ground turkey
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter (for filling)
4 cups (960 ml) mashed potatoes (made with 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter and milk)
1 cup (130 g) diced carrots
1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (1 g) fresh or dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Show original ingredient measurements
1 1 / 2 lb / 680 g ground turkey
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter (for filling)
4 cups (960 ml) mashed potatoes (made with 2 tbsp / 30 g unsalted butter and milk)
1 cup (130 g) diced carrots
1 cup (150 g) frozen peas
1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp (1 g) fresh or dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil and mash potatoes with 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter and milk; season to taste and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp (30 ml) unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until softened.
3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up, until browned. Stir in carrots, tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock. Simmer until slightly thickened; add peas, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer turkey mixture to a baking dish, spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top, and smooth with a fork.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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Show original instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil and mash potatoes with 2 tbsp unsalted butter and milk; season to taste and set aside.
2. In a skillet, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until softened.
3. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up, until browned. Stir in carrots, tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and chicken stock. Simmer until slightly thickened; add peas, and season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer turkey mixture to a baking dish, spread mashed potatoes evenly over the top, and smooth with a fork.
5. Bake 20–25 minutes until topping is golden and filling bubbles. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

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Estimated Nutritional Information*

Per serving | Servings: 6

Calories: 253 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9.9 g
Protein: 24.7 g
Fat: 13 g
Saturated fat: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 278 mg
Potassium: 491 mg
Calcium: 50 mg
Iron: 2.27 mg
Vitamin A: 266 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 8.9 mg
Vitamin D: 0.5 µg

Generated: 2026-11-05T21:52:40+00:00

*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Cholesterol, Fiber, Sugar, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.

Recipe Metadata
Recipe ID
1225
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
URL
https://kitchen2mytable.com/view_recipe_data.php?id=1225

Important Cooking Safety Notice

Please ensure all proteins are cooked to a safe internal temperature:

  • Chicken & Poultry: 165°F (74°C)
  • Ground Meats (Beef, Pork, Lamb): 160°F (71°C)
  • Whole Cuts of Pork, Beef, Veal, Lamb: 145°F (63°C) plus a 3-minute rest
  • Fish & Shellfish: 145°F (63°C)

Always use a food thermometer to verify doneness. Stay safe and enjoy cooking!