Butternut Squash Shepard’s Pie
Servings Prep Time
8people 30minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
8people 30minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
Creamy Mashed Butternut Squash
  • 1large butternut squash, seeded and cubed(may substitute for frozen butternut squash)
  • 1/4teaspoon salt
  • 1tablespoon butter
  • 1/4cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
Meat Filling
  • 1tablespoon olive oilor oil of choice
  • 1medium onion, chopped
  • 116 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 1/4teaspoon black pepper
  • 2tablespoons flour of choice
  • 1tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1cup chicken broth
  • 2tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1tablespoon minced fresh thyme
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When the water is boiling add cubed squash and salt.
  2. Cook squash until tender, approximately 20 minutes depending on cube size.
  3. When squash is tender, drain water from pot. Add in butter, cheese, and seasoing.
  4. Using a hand mixer or potato masher, puverise the squash until desired consistency is acheived.
  5. Tast and add additional seasoning as needed.
  6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  7. While the squash is cooking, prepare meat filling
  8. Place oil into a large, hot fry pan over medium high heat. Add onion and frozen mixed vegatables and sauté for 5 minutes and they start to soften. Add garlic, stirring to combine.
  9. Add the ground turkey, salt and pepper, cooking until browned, roughley 5-7 minutes.
  10. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire, and herbs, stirring to combine. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens.
  11. Transfer mixture into a 1.5 quart casserole/baking dish. Top with the mashed butternut squash. Smooth with a spatula.
  12. Place in the oven and bake for 25-35 minutes or until mashed butternut squash starts to brown. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
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