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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Casserole

    Shepherd's Pie With Turkey Mince

    Published: Jul 14, 2022 · Updated: Aug 4, 2022 by Neil 12 Comments

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    Shepherd's pie with turkey mince is an easy quick healthy family meal. Made with turkey mince and frozen vegetables this delicious recipe is budget friendly too!

    Shepherds pie with turkey mince cooked and with a portion taken out. Serving spoon lying over the top.

    Folks this shepherd's pie with turkey mince is perfect for a weeknight family dinner.

    Just like my popular turkey rice casserole this is ideal to add to your list of healthy dinners too.

    I've made this shepherd's pie with ground turkey and frozen vegetables.

    It's healthy, low cost and packed with flavour. And it's topped with a creamy tasting mashed potato topping!

    As far as healthy recipes go this is a great budget recipe to serve all year round.

    When the colder months of the year come around this recipe is ideal comfort food. One the whole family will love.

    Shepherds pie with turkey mince in white casserole dish with a portion removed. Salt and pepper and a dish of broccoli and a plated serving in the background.

    As far as dinner recipes go this is an easy turkey shepherd’s pie recipe.

    There's minimal prep involved. A small amount of cooking and the rest of the time it's baking in the oven.

    Allowing you to get on with other things!

    This pie is really satisying and packed with healthy ingredients.

    Just follow the steps below for how to make this tasty turkey shepherd's pie and you'll soon be serving up a delicious comforting family meal.

    One you'll definitely want to add to your list of regular dinner recipes!

    Looking for a vegetarian pie? Then head on over to my vegetarian quorn cottage pie.

    Oh and if you're looking for a vegan shepherd's pie then please check out my green lentil shepherd's pie recipe!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions
    • Equipment
    • FAQ's
    • Other Popular Healthy Turkey Mince Recipes You Might Also Like
    • Shepherd’s Pie With Turkey Mince Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for shepherds pie with turkey mince.
    • White Potatoes
    • Olive Oil
    • Onion
    • Turkey Mince
    • Chicken Stock
    • Frozen Mixed Vegetables
    • Tomato Puree
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Milk
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this shepherd's pie with turkey mince recipe:

    Peeled and chopped potatoes in a saucepan covered with cold water.

    Step 1 & 2

    • Preheat oven to 180 Degrees C Fan.
    • Peel and chop potatoes. Place in a pan of cold water. Cook until soft.
    Onion and garlic sauteed in a saucepan.

    Step 3

    • Heat olive oil and sauté the onion.
    Turkey mince added to onion and cooked.

    Step 4

    • Add in turkey mince and cook together. Season to taste.
    Frozen vegetables added to cooked turkey mince.

    Step 5

    • Add stock, frozen vegetables and tomato paste and simmer.
    Turkey mince and vegetables in casserole dish.

    Step 6

    • Pour turkey mince vegetable mixture into casserole dish.
    Mashed potatoes in a saucepan with a potato masher.

    Step 7

    • Drain and mash potatoes. Season to taste.
    Mashed potatoes spread over the top of turkey mince mixture in casserole dish.

    Step 8

    • Spoon mash over top of turkey mince mixture.
    Shepherd's pie with turkey mince baked and removed from oven.

    Step 9

    • Bake your ground turkey shepherd's pie until lightly browned.
    Shepherd's pie with turkey mince served. Bowl of steamed broccoli beside and plate in the background.

    Step 9 cont.

    • Allow to rest before serving. This gives you time to cook any additional vegetables.

    Substitutions

    • White Potatoes - use the best potatoes for mash. In the U.S Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold are fine. If in the U.K. use Maris Piper or King Edward.
    • Olive Oil - vegetable oil is fine.
    • Onion
    • Turkey Mince - I use lean turkey mince which contains about 7% fat. You can use any turkey mince but this will change the nutritional information.
    • Chicken Stock
    • Frozen Mixed Vegetables - I use a bag of mixed frozen vegetables. You could also use a mixture of green beans, sweetcorn and frozen peas.
    • Tomato Puree
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Milk
    • Freshly Ground Salt And Black Pepper
    Turkey shepherds pie in a casserole dish with a portion removed. Portion plated up in the background and a bowl of steamed broccoli to the side.

    Equipment

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    This is the basic pasta dish I use. 

    It's a great low cost but good quality baking and roasting dish.

    It's perfect for lasagne, side dishes and desserts. It's dishwasher, freezer and oven safe too.

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    FAQ's

    What Is The Difference Between Shepherds Pie And Cottage Pie?

    Traditional classic shepherd's pie is made with lamb. Traditional cottage pie with beef.

    Can I Freeze Turkey Shepherd's Pie?

    Yes. Allow it to cool completely first then portion into individual containers.

    How To Store Leftovers?

    You can keep any leftovers in a sealed airtight container in the fridge for 2 - 3 days.

    How To Reheat Leftovers?

    Leftovers should be allowed to defrost and then can be easily reheated in the microwave or in the oven.

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    You'll love this delicious baked turkey meatballs in tomato and chilli sauce recipe. Not only is lean turkey mince often cheaper than beef, but baking instead of frying these turkey meatballs makes them a much healthier alternative too. This super easy quick healthy meal for four can be on the table in just one hour!
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    Shepherd’s Pie With Turkey Mince Recipe

    Shepherd's pie with turkey mince is an easy quick healthy family meal. Made with turkey mince and frozen vegetables this delicious recipe is budget friendly too!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 426kcal
    Author: Neil

    The following links and any links in the recipe card below are affiliate links.

    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

    If you do click through then thanks for being a part of Neil’s Healthy Meals!

    Equipment

    • Pasta dish
    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Chopping board
    • Kitchen knives
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug
    • Wooden spoon
    • Potato masher
    • Spatula

    Ingredients

    • 650 g white potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 large Onion finely diced
    • 500 g lean turkey mince
    • 250 ml chicken stock
    • 110 g frozen mixed veg
    • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 2 tablespoon milk
    • Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 180 Degrees C Fan.
    • Peel the potatoes, cut them into small chunks, and cover them with cold water in a saucepan. Bring the saucepan to the boil, and then simmer the potatoes until soft about 10 – 15 mins.
    • While potatoes are cooking, gently heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onion and sauté until softened for about 3 – 4 minutes.
    • Add the turkey mince and gently cook the mince until no longer pink breaking it down with a wooden spatula for about 5 minutes. Season to taste.
    • Stir in the stock, frozen vegetables and tomato paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Cover the bottom of a shallow ovenproof baking dish with the turkey and veg mixture.
    • Drain the cooked potatoes, tip them back into their saucepan and mash together with the butter and milk. Season to taste.
    • Spoon mash over the turkey mince mixture in the dish. Smooth down with back of a spoon.
    • Bake for about 20 – 25 mins until lightly browned. Allow to rest for 5 – 10 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    Nutritional calculation is based on lean turkey mince and does not include any additional vegetables served.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 1145mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1613IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    Shepherd’s Pie With Turkey Mince
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 426 Calories from Fat 162
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 18g28%
    Saturated Fat 5g31%
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 7g
    Cholesterol 103mg34%
    Sodium 205mg9%
    Potassium 1145mg33%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 30g60%
    Vitamin A 1613IU32%
    Vitamin C 37mg45%
    Calcium 72mg7%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this turkey shepherd's pie recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. David @ Spiced

      July 14, 2022 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to use turkey in this classic dish! This is the ultimate comfort food, and I could absolutely curl up with a plate of this one for dinner any time of the year. Thanks for sharing, Neil!

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 14, 2022 at 5:22 pm

        Comfort food at a budget price David. That's what we all need at the moment with things getting so expensive! Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Chef Mimi

      July 14, 2022 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      This is wonderful. I just never think about shepherd’s pie, but probably because my husband rarely wants to eat starchy carbs.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 14, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        You could always change the potato mash for a less starchy carb like cauliflower mash Mimi! Thanks for the comment anyway. Glad you like the recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Charlie DeSando

      July 14, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      5 stars
      Neil, another winner, Looks great

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 15, 2022 at 5:17 am

        Thanks Charles! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      July 20, 2022 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      Ooo I haven't had Shepherd's pie for a couple of years, and now I realized I've missed it a lot! It's a little too hot for it now, but I look forward to September to enjoy it.

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 20, 2022 at 5:27 am

        This is one to print off and stick in your back pocket for those colder days in September Ben. Thanks for your comment and I hope you are doing well!

        Reply
    5. Raymund | angsarap.net

      July 28, 2022 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      Turkey meat is quite hard to find here so will try this recipe with chicken. Your recipe looks great

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 28, 2022 at 10:43 am

        Thanks Raymund! Yes this recipe would definitely work with minced chicken / chicken mince as well.

        Reply
    6. Sherry M

      July 29, 2022 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      i love turkey mince. so tasty. and who doesn't love mashed potatoes?

      Reply
      • Neil

        July 30, 2022 at 6:00 am

        Exactly Sherry! I couldn't agree more. Turkey mince and mashed potatoes. What a combination! 🙂

        Reply

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