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Helping of Southwestern Turkey Shepherd's Pie
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Southwestern Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

A spicy spin on a simple, traditional comfort dish, Southwestern Turkey Shepherd's Pie, changes up the vegetables with southwestern flavors delivering a soul-warming casserole with turkey and cheesy mashed potatoes. This dish is a perfect way to use up extra holiday turkey and mashed potatoes too!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 286kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion , chopped
  • 1 ½ cups Sweet Pepper (any color or a mix), chopped
  • 1 cup canned Black Beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels
  • 1 cup Green Chilies , diced (hot or mild)
  • 3 cups Turkey , chopped
  • ½ cup Mild Salsa
  • 4 cups prepared Mashed Potatoes
  • 1 cup grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until they begin to turn translucent. Add the sweet peppers and continue to sauté 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add the black beans, corn, green chilies, turkey and salsa; stir to fully combine. Spoon into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan and spread evenly covering the bottom of the pan.
  • Spread the mashed potatoes over the turkey-vegetable layer to cover. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until fully heated through. Can broil for the last few minutes to make the top crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 460mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 64.9mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1.5mg