Casseroles don’t have to be complicated. In fact, in earlier times, they were mainly a way to put leftovers to use. Stir in a few fresh ingredients, bake and a whole new dinner was made. Today, a glass-dish creation can be a work of art—but it doesn’t have to be. When your flock is hungry, and time is tight, fall back on a simple, old-time favorite: shepherd’s pie. This lighter, healthier version is made with lean turkey instead of traditional beef, with nutritious sweet potatoes for the topping.
Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes
¾ lbs. lean turkey
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz.) can salt-free green beans
Salt-free seasoning
Worcestershire sauce, to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 35 degrees F.
- Use non-stick spray to coat 8” square baking dish.
- Boil sweet potatoes, cut into small chunks, until mashable. Mash potatoes.
- In frying pan, cook turkey sprinkled with seasoning until browned.
- Combine turkey, tomatoes and green beans and add Worcestershire sauce to taste. Spread mixture in pan, then top with mashed potatoes.
- Bake shepherd’s pie for 25 to 30 minutes, broiling for 5 minutes near end for a crispy top.