Keto Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Mash and Ground Turkey

This keto shepherd's pie is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold winter night. The ground turkey is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, and then browned in a skillet. The vegetables are then added to the skillet and cooked until softened. The ground turkey mixture is then transferred to a baking dish and topped with a sweet potato mash. The sweet potatoes are peeled and cut into cubes, and then boiled until tender. The sweet potatoes are then mashed with butter and milk, and then spread over the ground turkey mixture. The shepherd's pie is then baked in the oven until the topping is golden brown.

Shepherd's pie is a classic British dish that is typically made with ground lamb or beef. The dish is believed to have originated in the 18th century, and it was originally a way to use up leftover meat. The first shepherd's pies were made with a simple filling of meat and vegetables, and they were topped with a crust made from mashed potatoes. Over time, the dish evolved, and it became more common to use ground beef or turkey in the filling. The topping also became more elaborate, and it is now common to use a combination of mashed potatoes and cheese. This keto shepherd's pie is a modern take on the classic dish. It uses ground turkey instead of lamb or beef, and it is topped with a sweet potato mash instead of a mashed potato topping. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is also low in carbs.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the ground turkey mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
6. For the sweet potato mash:
7. Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
8. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Why It Works

• The ground turkey is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper, which gives it a delicious flavor.
• The vegetables are cooked until softened, which makes them tender and flavorful.
• The sweet potato mash is made with butter and milk, which gives it a rich and creamy flavor.
• The shepherd's pie is baked in the oven until the topping is golden brown, which gives it a crispy and flavorful crust.