Shepherd's Pie With Zucchini

Name: Shepherd's Pie With Zucchini
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6-7 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (or you can use roasted red bell pepper in a jar); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lb zucchini, shredded; 1 lb lean ground beef; 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons basil; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 4 cups water; 1 cup low-fat milk; 4 cups instant potato flakes; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Submitted by quikgourmet

"We enjoy this casserole made with zucchini, beef, and mashed potatoes. It reheats beautifully and can be made ahead. Hope you like it!"

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photo by mersaydees

Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 6-7

ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup chopped sweet red pepper (or you can use roasted red bell pepper in a jar)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb zucchini, shredded
1 lb lean ground beef
6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons basil
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pepper
4 cups water
1 cup low-fat milk
4 cups instant potato flakes
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

directions

Heat oil in large fry pan over medium heat. Saute onion, red pepper, and garlic 3 minutes. Add zucchini and beef, breaking up beef with spoon. Cook stirring often, until meat loses red color (4 minutes). Stir in half the cheddar cheese, 1 t. salt, basil, and pepper. Reserve.
Preheat oven to 450. Lightly grease 9 x 13 casserole. Bring water, milk, and 1 t. salt to boil. Stir in potato flakes; then beat in egg and rest of cheese. Remove from heat.
Spread half of potato mixture in bottom of casserole. Spoon meat mixture over potatoes; spoon rest of potatoes on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Bake at 450 for 15 minutes. Broil for 3-5 to brown top; then let sit 5 minutes before cutting. (If made ahead, heat for 30 minutes at 350 or until center is warm. Then heat at 450 for 15 minutes to brown the top.).

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Reviews

This is such delicious comfort food and worth every bit of work. I had difficulty staying away from a second serving. I love the veggies in this. Thanks, quikgourmet, for a casserole I will make often! Made for PAC Fall 2009.

mersaydees

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