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Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

August 2006

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Millenni-YUM - Great New Recipes using Manitoba Foods

Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Turkey Shepherd's Pie
2 tbsp (30 mL) oil
1 1/2 lb (750 g) ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 tsp (4 mL) EACH dried thyme and sage
1/3 cup (75 mL) all - purpose flour
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) chicken stock
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup (250 mL) frozen or canned mixed vegetables
14 oz can (398 mL) whole cranberry sauce
8 cups (2 L) chopped potatoes
3/4 cup (175 mL) heated milk
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 egg, beaten
paprika

In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add turkey, onion, garlic, thyme and sage; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Stir in broth; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in vegetables, pour into 9" x 13" (3 L) baking pan. In small bowl, stir cranberry sauce until spreading consistency; carefully spoon over turkey mixture; spread evenly. Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until soft; drain and mash. Mix in hot milk, until fluffy. Stir in butter and egg. Carefully spread potatoes over cranberry sauce. Smooth top and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375ºF (190ºC) 20 to 25 minutes until heated through. Serve with cranberry sauce on the side if desired.

Makes 8 servings.

Manitoba Turkey Producers
www.turkey.mb.ca

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