Pub-Style Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
with White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
- Milk
- Wheat
No matter the weather, we firmly believe that there’s nothing better than homey, comforting classics that warm you from the inside out. If you wholeheartedly agree, look no further! Enter our chefs’ ode to the classic shepherd’s pie. The base is a rich, tomatoey beef filling chock-full of fresh veggies and herbs. On top, swoops of creamy mashed potatoes are sprinkled with sharp white cheddar, then broiled to create an irresistibly cheesy crust. It all bakes up in one dish, making it easy as... well, you get it!
Ingredients
12 ounce
Potatoes
3 ounce
Carrot
2.5 ounce
Celery
1 unit
Onion
1.5 tablespoon
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon
Dried Thyme
10 ounce
Ground Turkey
1 unit
Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon
Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
2 unit
Beef Stock Concentrate
½ cup
White Cheddar Cheese
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Heat broiler to high. Wash and dry produce. • Dice potatoes into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Trim, peel, and halve carrot lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1⁄4-inch-thick half- moons. Finely dice celery. Halve, peel, and finely chop onion.
• Place potatoes in a medium pot with enough salted water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 15-20 minutes. • Drain and return potatoes to pot. Mash with sour cream and 2 TBSP butter (3 TBSP for 4 servings) until smooth and creamy, adding splashes of water as needed. Season generously with salt and pepper. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While potatoes cook, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium, preferably ovenproof, pan (use a large pan for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add carrot; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes. • Add celery, onion, and a large drizzle of oil; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until veggies are just tender, 5-7 minutes. TIP: If veggies begin to brown too quickly, add a splash of water. • Stir in garlic powder and thyme. Cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Add beef* to pan with veggies; season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. • Add tomato paste and flour; cook, stirring, until thoroughly combined, 1 minute.
Open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid. Cook through this step as instructed, swapping in chicken (no need to break up into pieces!) or turkey* for beef.
• Gradually pour 1⁄2 cup water (3⁄4 cup for 4 servings) into pan with beef mixture. • Stir in stock concentrates and bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is very thick, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. • Taste and season with salt and pepper. TIP: If your pan isn’t ovenproof, transfer mixture now to a baking dish.
• Top beef filling with an even layer of mashed potatoes, leaving a gap around edge of pan. Evenly sprinkle with cheddar. • Broil until browned, 3-4 minutes. TIP: Watch carefully to avoid burning. • Serve directly from pan.
Turkey is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many loved the rich, savory taste; some found it a bit bland and added extra herbs or spices for depth 🍲.
- Ease of prep: Generally easy to make, though some noted it was more time-consuming or complex than other recipes.
- Suggestions: Consider adding frozen peas or mixed vegetables for extra nutrition and texture. Try using chicken stock instead of beef for a lighter flavor.
- Portions: Generous servings that often provided leftovers; some suggested doubling the recipe for larger families.
- Variations: Many enjoyed substituting ground turkey for beef, finding it equally delicious and a bit healthier.
