Healthy Shepherd's Pie
Healthy shepherd's pie made with chicken or turkey. I received an email this morning on our food service professionals board (www.restaurantbeast.com ) requesting a recipe for something on the healthier side for st. Patrick's day and thought i'd share here. Ground turkey and ground chicken actually make a great healthy shepherd's pie.
Steps
Heat oil to a sizzle.
Add carrots first and saute until starting to brown and caramelize.
Add onions and continue to cook.
Add broth or water if needed.
Cook until onions are completely translucent.
Add ground chicken or turkey , and fresh garlic.
Continue to cook until meat is cooked through.
Add frozen peas , red pepper and all herbs and spices.
Stir well to blend spices into meat mixture.
Place meat mixture into an oven-proof casserole or serving bowl , top with reduced cheddar and 1 / 2 the parmesan.
Place under a salamander until cheese melts.
Add a layer of mashed potatoes in the center of the bowl leaving a circle of the meat mixture exposed on the exterior.
Top the potatoes with the additional grated parmesan and place back into the salamander until parmesan browns and forms a crust.
Place bowl on a larger plate as the bowl will be hot.
Enjoy !.
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Ingredients
olive oil, carrots, yellow onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ground turkey, fennel seed, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, lemon pepper, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt, frozen green pea, low-fat cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, mashed potatoes