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Hearty and Healthier Turkey Shepherd's Pie


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Description: 

This recipe was part of the "Flavors of Fall 2011" collection.


Difficulty: Difficult

Course: Dinner

Main Ingredient: Turkey

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance® Omega-3 Buttery Sticks

Ingredients: 

For the Potatoes:
1-1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
1/4 cup Smart Balance® Omega-3 Buttery Sticks
salt and pepper, to taste*
paprika


For the Turkey Filling:
1 lb 93% ground turkey
1 tbsp Smart Balance® Cooking Oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 cloves garlic, diced
10 oz frozen peas and carrots
2 tbsp flour
1 cup fat-free beef broth
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp freshly chopped rosemary
salt and pepper, to taste*


Yield/Notes: 

Serves 6
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 284
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Poly Fat: 2g
Mono Fat: 4g
Trans Fatty Acids: 0g
Cholesterol: 47mg
Sodium: 271mg
Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g

*Please note salt is not included in the above nutritional analysis, the addition of salt will increase the amount of sodium per serving.

STEP 1:

  

In a large pot of water, cook potatoes until soft. Drain and mash with a masher along with the chicken broth, Smart Balance® Omega-3 Buttery Sticks, salt and pepper.

STEP 2:

  

Preheat oven to 400° F.

STEP 3:

  

In a large sauté pan, brown turkey. Season with salt and pepper and set aside when cooked through. To the pan, add Smart Balance® Cooking Oil, onion and garlic, and sauté on medium heat, for about 2 minutes.

STEP 4:

  

Add celery and sauté another 3 to 4 minutes.

STEP 5:

  

Add flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Add frozen peas and carrots, beef broth, brown sugar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and turkey. Mix well. Simmer on low about 5 to 10 minutes.

STEP 6:

  

Spread the meat mixture on the bottom of a pie dish, large casserole or baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, using a fork to scrape the top to make ridges and sprinkle with paprika. Bake 25 minutes or until potatoes turn golden.