Easy Shepherd’s Pie with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Twist
Enjoy a comforting twist on the classic Shepherd’s Pie with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crisp, then remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground turkey, mixed vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and cooked turkey bacon. Cook until turkey is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread turkey mixture in a baking dish and top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap ground turkey for lentils.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for quicker prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Shepherd's Pie, turkey bacon, comfort food