I’m one of those people that do not accept ground turkey as a viable substitute for ground beef. While ground turkey can be healthier, it can also be dry and tasteless. The key to making flavorful dishes using ground turkey is by layering flavors and using fresh herbs.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 pack of frozen vegetables (approx. 16 oz)
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups of homemade or instant mashed potatoes*
1. Preheat broiler. In a very large skillet cook turkey on medium-high heat until brown. Stir in frozen vegetables.
2. Cook vegetables and turkey, stirring occasionally. Stir in half of cheddar cheese, half of parsley, salt and pepper.
3. If using instant potato flakes combine two cups boiling water, 2 cups instant potato flakes and 1 tbl of butter. Stir together until smooth. Season with additional salt and pepper and set aside. If using homemade mashed potatoes, prepare two cups of mashed potatoes, season and set aside.
4. For four individual servings, divide turkey mixture into four 16-ounce broiler-safe dishes. Top with potatoes; sprinkle each dish with remaining cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat for 2 minutes (be very careful, this dish can burn easily!) or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with remaining melted butter and sprinkle each with parsley. If you’d like to serve the dish family style, use a large broiler-safe casserole dish and follow the same steps.
This is a very easy and quick weeknight dinner that is full of flavor. Enjoy!
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