Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Grown-Up Halloween

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (11)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(11)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, 4 to 5 potatoes, peeled and cubed
Salt
2 teaspoons orange zest
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 small chile peppers, red fresno, jalapeno or serrano
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 to 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chili powder (recommended: Gerhardt's)
1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful
1 tablespoon ground coriander, a palmful
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 to 3 cups turkey or chicken stock
2 cups shredded sharp yellow Cheddar

Directions

Add the potatoes to a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Salt the water and cook to tender about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return to hot pot. Add the zest, butter, creme fraiche or sour cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg, to taste.

While potatoes are coming to a boil, heat a chili pot with extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, over medium-high to high heat. Add the turkey and brown, then add in the onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes. Chop the peppers, then add them along with the garlic to the turkey. Stir in the spices, and add salt and pepper, to taste. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, then add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the stock and simmer a few minutes to thicken and combine flavors.

Preheat the broiler.

Transfer the chili to a casserole, spread the potatoes over the top and cover with Cheddar cheese. Brown under the broiler until golden and serve.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Michelle San Francisco, CA 11-16-2009
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Very delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I had never made sweet potato anything. This was an excellent recipe to work with them. I saw this episode and thought that... it would be a treat to serve for our hectic Halloween weekend. It wasn't difficult once I got the sweet potatoes peeled and cut. Plus, I use the chili in other recipes now too.Read more
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Emily Kalamazoo, MI 11-14-2009
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Super delicious fall recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Super delicious. I added a touch of brown sugar in the chili which blended well with the sweetness of the sweet potato. The... sweet potatoes with sour cream tasted so delicious and tangy, I could eat them as a side to another dish! Don't be thrown off with the cheese on top, it is a great addition.Read more
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Frances Sanford, ME 11-09-2009
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I Substituted Bison!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this using bison instead of turkey. I used beef "stock" instead of the chicken broth. The stock has a more dense... flavor. I put in the heart of the celery with the leaves and chopped it up very fine and added it with the onions. I also used more of the tomato paste and put nutmeg in the chili. My family loved it including my husband who was not so sure about the bison. My daughter is going to make it using "fake" ground beef. (vegetarian) She loved it. The only complaint I would say is that it didn't make as much as I thought it would. The next time I make it I am going to add beans. I will also double the chili part of it and add another hot pepper. I put in 3 jalapenos and it just had a little kick. GREAT RECEPE!Read more
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Devyn Irmo, SC 11-07-2009
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delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this tonight for dinner. My husband and I both loved it, which is not that common for us when we try new things. I... pretty much followed the recipe exactly except I only added 1 jalapeno because the hubby doesn't have much spice tolerance, and I added a can of kidney beans. Reading an earlier review when I came to print the recipe gave me that idea and it was great. This is definitely a success!Read more
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Victoria Grayslake, IL 11-01-2009
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not as good as I expected
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I was really excited to make this recipe but just thought it was kinda boring. It took longer than 30 minutes and didn't... taste like chili at all. I followed the recipe exactly and I felt like I was eating taco meat with some bland potatoes on top. At least it wasn't too pricey! I still love you Rachael!Read more
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Michelle Bloomington, IL 10-29-2009
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A Real YUM-O
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After seeing this on a recent episode, my husband and I were dying to try it. Seems like such an odd combination but it... REALLY works!! Next time I would spice up the chili a bit more as I think a little more heat with the sweetness of the potato topping would be good. I also added canneloni beans to bump up the fiber and protien. I love finding comfort foods that are still somewhat figure friendly!! All in all, a GREAT recipe! Read more