Tip - Roux

A roux is flour and fat cooked together, usually equal parts. This is done to thicken and flavor sauces, gravies and stews.

Turkey Shepherd's Pie (One dish holiday leftover meal)

This is a great way to clean out the fridge after a holiday. You could also make this dish with leftover chicken or ground meat (use leftover taco meat for a fun twist.



1 T EVOO
1 large Carrot - sliced thinly
1 small Onion - diced
1/2 Bell Pepper - diced
s/p
CRP
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 375°.



In a large ovenproof skillet*, heat the oil and add the first three ingredients.



Season with s/p and CRP, stir and cook until the onion is clear but not brown.

Add garlic and cook another minute or two.



Stir in the turkey, corn and pea.



Mix a large spoonful of gravy into the pan and smooth everything out evenly.



Spread the potatoes evenly over the vegetable and meat mixture.