Smoky Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Fast Track to Satisfaction

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (168)

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Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

3 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and cubed
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons EVOO - extra-virgin olive oil - 2 turns of the pan
1/4 pound smoky bacon or turkey bacon, chopped
1 1/3 pound ground turkey breast
1 tablespoon smoked paprika, available in small cans on spice aisle of market
(You may substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons each sweet paprika and cumin combined)
Coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons, 5 or 6 sprigs, fresh thyme leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
3 ribs celery from the heart, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup sour cream, divided
3 tablespoons butter
1 large egg, beaten
10 to 12 blades fresh chives, chopped or snipped

Directions

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, salt it, and cook the potatoes until tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Heat a deep, large skillet over medium-high heat. Add EVOO, 2 turns of the pan, to the skillet. Add bacon and brown it up, then add ground turkey to the pan and break it up. Season the turkey with smoked paprika, salt and peppe,r and thyme. When turkey browns up, add: onions, carrots, celery. Season the veggies with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, then add red pepper and peas cook another 2 minutes. Stir in flour and cook flour 2 minutes. Whisk in broth and combine. Add 1/2 cup of sour cream and combine. Simmer mixture over low heat.

Preheat your broiler to high.

When potatoes are tender, add a ladle of cooking water to the egg. Drain potatoes and return to the warm pot to dry them out a little. Add remaining 1/2 cup sour cream, butter, half of the chives, and salt and pepper. Smash and mash the potatoes, mashing in the beaten, tempered egg. If the potatoes are too tight, mix in a splash of milk.

Pour turkey mixture into a medium casserole dish. Top turkey with an even layer of smashed potatoes and place casserole 5 inches from hot broiler. Broil the potatoes until golden at edges and remove the casserole from the oven. Garnish the casserole with the remaining chives and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.

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recipe Smoky Turkey Shepherd's Pie
melissa dover, FL 06-27-2009
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nothing special
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

the prep took over an hour and had to buy alot of the spices and this was not worth it. the taste was ok and i like the... ground turkey but not worth all the effort, ive come to find out alot of her meals are like this, way to many ingred, prep work for ok food. this was the last recipe i will make of hers <- the steakhouse shepahreds pie is even worse then this one please dont waste your time . stick with giada, sorry racheal but i love your pots and pans though! Read more
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Lauren Orlando, FL 02-15-2009
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YUM-O
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly except I followed the reviewers suggestions and only added half of the chicken broth and it... came out delicious! Not too soupy, not too thick. The 30 minutes is a lie after you chop all of those veggies, but it was well worth it. And the mashed potatoes were so simple to make and delicious, why use some that are already made? My boyfriend is a very picky eater, but he really enjoyed this one. With some buttery biscuits, this was a perfect meal.Read more
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carol murray, UT 01-22-2009
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This Recipe is highly under-rated!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe has been a family favorite for several years. The only thing I do differently is add 4 carrots and 4 ribs of... celery instead of 2. I also add grated cheese on top of the potatoes before broiling. Be sure to follow the recipe exactly using the chicken broth and flour and use "Ground Extra Lean Turkey and NOT ground beef. I have never had to drain. The taste of all the ingredients is truly a "Wedding!"Read more
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Cate Mech., NY 11-03-2008
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good, but soupy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I made a few modifications: no olive oil a little less than a 1/4 pound of bacon purple potatoes cooked the veggies in... with the turkey longer to soften them up no red pepper corn instead of peas no egg in the potatoes less butter & sour cream in the potatoes wow, that was more than a few I guess... I thought it came out a little soupy, but I'm hoping that it'll firm up a bit for the many leftovers I will be eating this week. Regardless, it was tasty and I'd make it again. Probably with less broth.Read more
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Anonymous 09-06-2008
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Perfect!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe several times, adding my own ingredients here and there (mainly more veggies). It has become a regular... on my rotating menu for me and my husband. Thanks!Read more
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Corrine Arlington, VA 03-17-2008
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Though definitely more than 30 minutes when you include prep time, this meal was delicious! Given that you use turkey meat,... there's no fat to drain, the colors were great, and it even worked well substituting a little milk for the sour cream (my husband can't eat sour cream). Best served with a Guinness!Read more