Photo: Jennifer Causey
“It’s a cozy dish that’s even better the next day,” says theTaste the Nationhost. “It’s both filling and comforting.”
Padma Lakshmi’s Turkey Shepherd’s Pie
2 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-in. cubes (5 cups)
⅓ cup whole milk
¼ cup unsalted butter
2½ tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 tsp. black pepper, divided
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion) 1 large garlic clove, minced
1½ lb. ground turkey
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
½ tsp. crushed red pepper
¼ cup tomato paste
½ cup hot water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1.Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with cold water. Cover, then bring to a boil over high heat, about 5 minutes. Once boiling, uncover and reduce heat to medium; cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain water from saucepan; add milk, butter, 1½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. With a potato masher, mash until smooth and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes.
2.While potatoes cook, preheat oven to 400°. Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in thyme, rosemary, crushed red pepper and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute. Dissolve tomato paste in hot water; stir into mixture along with Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and liquid is absorbed, 6 to 8 minutes.
3.Spread turkey mixture evenly in an 11x7-inch baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes, sealing around edges to prevent mixture from bubbling over. Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are light golden brown, about 25 minutes.
Serves:6Active time:35 minutesTotal time:1 hour, 10 minutes
Quick tip!For fluffy, light mashed potatoes, place the raw, cut potatoes in a pot of cold water to rinse off excess starch. Change the water a few times until it runs clear.
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source: people.com
