Classic Shepherd’s Pie: A Comforting and Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon
Classic Shepherd’s Pie is a delicious and comforting meal that brings together turkey bacon and hearty vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, carrots, and peas; cook until turkey is browned.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce and chicken broth; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, then spread mashed potatoes on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.
Notes
- This pie can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with lentils.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: classic shepherd's pie, turkey bacon, comfort food