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Sweetpotato and Turkey Shepherds Pie

Recipes developed by Chef Vivian Howard in partnership with NCSPC
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Keyword: classic, shepherds pie, sweet potato, turkey
Servings: 8
Calories: 384kcal

Ingredients

  • Sweetpotato Parmesan Topping:
  • 4-5 medium sweetpotatoes
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Turkey Filling:
  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cups diced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons salt divided
  • 3 cups quartered button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground chipotle
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 8 oz water
  • 10 oz frozen spinach

Instructions

  • To make the topping: Peel the sweetpotatoes, and cut them into rough 2 inch chunks. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender.
  • Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan. Place the pan over low heat and add the butter, brown sugar and salt. Using a fork, or device of your choice, mash the potatoes until smooth and the butter and sugar are fully incorporated. Set aside.
  • To make the filling: In a 12-inch saute pan or dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and 1 teaspoon of salt. Sweat for about five minutes, or until the onions are translucent. Push the onions to the edge of the pan and force them into a tight mound.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and the mushrooms. Allow them to sit and caramelize in the hot pan for about one minute. Resist the urge to shake the mushrooms around as you are trying to develop flavor by letting them brown. After two minutes, stir together the onions and the mushrooms, making sure you scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Remove from saucepan and set aside.
  • Using the same saucepan, add the final tablespoon of olive oil. Add the turkey, and begin breaking it up with a spatula. Season the turkey with the remaining salt, garlic, chipotle powder, paprika, turmeric and cumin. Allow the turkey to brown and the spices to toast, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in the onion mixture, tomato sauce, spinach and water. Let this all cook down until it’s like a very thick and saucy. Remove from the heat.
  • Assemble and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350° Spread the turkey mixture onto the bottom of a 10×12 inch baking dish. Spoon the sweetpotato over the top so that it’s in a even layer. Sprinkle the sweetpotato with the cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour uncovered. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Number of servings (yield 8 ): 1 10×12 inch casserole 
Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato and Turkey Shepherds Pie
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
384
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
69
mg
23
%
Sodium
 
1176
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
1182
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
 
20743
IU
415
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
220
mg
22
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
33
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 1182mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 20743IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 33g