Name: Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 33 min
Ingredients: 2 sweet potatoes ((medium sized)); 1 lb ground turkey meat or chicken ((lean)); ½ cup shredded carrots; ½ cup zucchini ((diced)); ¼ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth; ¼ tsp ground turmeric; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; salt and freshly ground black pepper ((to taste))

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“Get ready for a delicious twist on a classic favorite: sweet potato shepherd’s pie! This cozy dish features a creamy sweet potato mash on top of a flavorful filling made with ground turkey, shredded carrots, and diced zucchini, all simmered in chicken broth and infused with a touch of healthy turmeric. It’s not just tasty; it’s a warm hug in a bowl!”

Serves: 4-5
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

sweet potatoes (medium sized)
ground turkey meat or chicken (lean)
shredded carrots
zucchini (diced)
chicken broth or vegetable broth
ground turmeric
fresh rosemary sprigs
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Ground turkey meat, chicken, broth, two medium size, sweet potatoes, shredded carrots, and a white bowl two sprigs of rosemary, a zucchini and turmeric seasoning all on a flower print cloth on the counter

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Dice the zucchini and set aside with the shredded carrots.

Diced zucchini in a bowl on the counter and shredded carrots in a bowl on the counter with two sprigs of rosemary behind them on the counter.

Step 2: Fill a medium-sized pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil. While the water is heating up, wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Using a sharp knife, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the bite-sized sweet potatoes into the boiling water for approximately 15 minutes or until softening. Drain the water from the pot, and using a hand mixer or a manual potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth. Add a small amount of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper if desired.

Chopped up sweet potatoes and bite-size pieces in three separate white bowls on the counter with two sprigs of rosemary on top of them

Using a hand mixer to mash sweet potatoes in a pot on the counter.

Mashed sweet potatoes in a pot on the counter.

Step 3: While the sweet potatoes are boiling, cook the ground turkey meat in a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the turkey until browned, then add the shredded carrots, diced zucchini, turmeric, chicken broth, and two rosemary sprigs to the pan. Cook until the veggies are softened. Add additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Ground beef brown in a pan with turmeric seasoning and seasoning, two sprigs of rosemary, shredded carrots, and zucchini in a pan on the stove top with a wooden spoon inside the pan.

Step 4: Remove the two rosemary sprigs and discard them. Next, place the meat and vegetable mixture in a baking dish and smooth the mashed sweet potatoes on top.

Ground turkey meat that is cooked and softened veggies, zucchini, and carrots in a white baking dish on the counter.

Ground meat and veggie mixture in a white baking dish with sweet potato mash on the top, all on the counter, ready to be baked.

Step 5: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or when the topping is slightly golden. Serve hot and enjoy!

Turkey, sweet potato shepherds pie, and a white baking dish on a floral tea towel on the counter.

Tips:

Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie can be made in advance and covered in the fridge until ready to bake in the oven.

Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Enjoy this twist on the classic shepherd's Pie!

Tara

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 33

Servings

Ingredients

2 sweet potatoes (medium sized)
1 lb ground turkey meat or chicken (lean)
½ cup shredded carrots
½ cup zucchini (diced)
¼ cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
¼ tsp ground turmeric
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Dice the zucchini and set aside.
Step 2: Fill a medium-sized pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil. While the water is heating up, wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Using a sharp knife, cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the bite-sized sweet potatoes into the boiling water for approximately 15 minutes or until softening. Drain the water from the pot, and using a hand mixer or a manual potato masher, mash the sweet potatoes until they are smooth. Add a small amount of olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper if desired.
Step 3: While the sweet potatoes are boiling, cook the ground turkey meat in a pan with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the turkey until browned, then add the shredded carrots, diced zucchini, turmeric, chicken broth, and two rosemary sprigs to the pan. Cook until the veggies are softened. Add additional salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
Step 4: Remove the two rosemary sprigs and discard them. Next, place the meat and vegetable mixture in a baking dish and smooth the mashed sweet potatoes over it.
Step 5: Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or when the topping is slightly golden. Serve hot and enjoy!