Chipotle Turkey And Black Bean Shepherd's Pie

Chipotle Turkey And Black Bean Shepherd's Pie
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A hint of smokiness and heat from chipotle chiles in adobo sauce and chili powder turn your classic shepherd's pie into something new and exciting, all while maintaining those hominess of comfort food.This recipe by JeanMarie Brownson was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
60
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Total time: 1.48 hours
Ingredients
  • 8 medium yukon gold potatoes, about 2 pounds total, peeled, cut into large chunks
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened
  • 1 cup finely shredded parmesan or 3/4 cup grated queso anejo or romano cheese
  • 2 pound ground turkey, 94% lean or ground chicken or lean ground beef
  • 2 medium carrots, about ½ pound total, trimmed, peeled, diced
  • 1 medium (8 ounce) white onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoon mild chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chiles in adobo sauce or hot red pepper sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon each: dried thyme, oregano, cumin
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
  1. Put potatoes and half of the garlic into a large saucepan; cover with cold, salted water.
  2. Heat to a simmer; cook, partly covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Drain well; return potatoes to pan.
  4. Add milk, butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mash over medium-low heat until potatoes are smooth.
  5. Stir in cheese.
  6. Taste for salt.
  7. (Mashed potatoes can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate, covered. If necessary, microwave the mashed potatoes so they are warm and spreadable for assembly.)
  8. Cook turkey, carrots and onion in large skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until turkey begins to brown, about 12 minutes.
  9. Stir in remaining garlic, 1/4 cup water, ketchup, chili powder, chipotle puree, thyme, oregano, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt.
  10. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
  11. Stir in bell pepper and beans with their liquid.
  12. Simmer, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes.
  13. Taste for salt. (Turkey filling can be prepared up to 2 days in advance; refrigerate, covered. If necessary, microwave so the filling is slightly warm for assembly.)
  14. Heat oven to 375 degrees on convection setting or 400 degrees on conventional.
  15. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil.
  16. Spread turkey mixture evenly over bottom of the dish.
  17. Gently spread warm mashed potatoes over turkey.
  18. Bake until heated through and top of potatoes start to turn golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  19. Remove from heat.
  20. Let stand 10 minutes.
  21. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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