Ground Turkey Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. sweet potatoes, peeled + diced
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1 lb. ground turkey
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained + rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 (16 oz.) jar black bean & corn salsa
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 4-5 oz. bag fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Olive oil
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• Fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Place sweet potatoes into a large pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes, depending on size. Drain the water. Add milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mash until creamy consistency. Set aside.

2. 2

   Heat a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium heat. Add few tablespoons of olive oil. Cook turkey and onions for about 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. If you have a lot of pan grease, drain some of that liquid before adding in the rest of the ingredients.

3. 3

   Stir in black beans, tomatoes, salsa, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until heated through. Stir in spinach.

4. 4

   Top with mashed sweet potatoes. Bake in 400 degrees F oven, uncovered, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted about 3-5 minutes.

5. 5

   Let the pie rest for about 10 minutes before serving. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro.