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Turkey Cottage Pie

Turkey Cottage Pie, a dish that sums up what comfort food is all about. Hearty, easy to make, and a great choice for a healthy family dinner, this recipe is the perfect example that homemade food is the very best. Made with turkey thigh mince, veggies and a creamy cheesy mashed potato topping, this cottage pie is as delicious as it looks. The perfect food for the cold season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: English
Servings: 2 pots
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground (minced) turkey (2.2 cups)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • a knob of butter
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh parsley to garnish
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock (broth)
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Peel and chop the onion, garlic and carrot, and chop the celery stalks.
  • Fry the onion until golden, then add the minced turkey and use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces.
  • Cook the turkey stirring until the meat is no longer pink and the liquid released is absorbed.
  • Add the chopped garlic, carrot and celery.
  • Pour the stock over, cover with a lid, and leave to cook on a medium heat until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Meantime,get on with the mashed potatoes. In a large pan, add the potatoes and boil in salted water until tender.
  • Drain the water, peel and mash. Add the milk, quarter of a cup of grated cheese and butter and mash well until creamy.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (390 Fahrenheit).
  • Once the stock is absorbed, add the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes to the pan, season with salt, ground black pepper, and herbs, and mix well.
  • Leave to simmer until the sauce is reduced.
  • Transfer the filling either to a large pie dish, or 2 smaller ones.
  • Top the ground turkey with the mashed potatoes and scatter the remaining grated cheese over.
  • Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden and bubbling hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 80g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 1092mg | Potassium: 1319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5944IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 481mg | Iron: 3mg