Low Fat Shepherd's Pie!

"I got this recipe from the About.com Low Fat Blog and modified it a little bit. My boyfriend, who studied for a year abroad in England, said that his English roommates would be proud! For a twist and some more color, try it with sweet potatoes!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
15
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a large saucepan or wok, saute carrots and onion in oil on medium-low heat until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Turn heat up to medium, and add in ground beef. Cook until no longer pink.
  • Add in Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, tomato paste, peas, and spices. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add in potatoes. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain water, add in butter and milk, and mash with a potato masher.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Pour meat and vegetable mixture into a 13x9 casserole baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in oven for about 20 minutes until potato topping begins to golden up.

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Reviews

  1. This was simple, quick, and pretty tasty for me. I followed the recipe except for the oil, as I didn't have canola so subbed evoo. This is the first time I have ever made or had Sheperd's pie, so I don't have a working knowledge of it but I did enjoy it. I am glad I gave it a try and we might try this again. Thanks for posting. = )
     
  2. This was easy to make and very tasty. I used equivalent amount of fresh basil and parsley (to use it up). I also subbed celery for half the carrots and melted 6 slices of cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. The meat part wasn't terribly similar to the shepherd's pie we get around here and it seemed like a lot of potatoes in proportion to the meat, but good, hearty comfort food. I'll make it again. Thanks for sharing. (By the way, in my house it serves more like 9 than 6. Very filling; I'm sure it'd be great for someone who's actually dieting - you wouldn't feel deprived at all)
     
  3. This is a great recipe. Only change I made was that I put low-sodium chicken stock in the mashed potatoes instead of butter and milk. Okay, I'll be honest, I also put about 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese :). This dish is hearty, the tomato paste brings out the flavors of the spices and meat, and I will be making it again! Thank you for posting this!
     
  4. Great staple recipe for any family. Tasty and healthy. When I can stretch a pound of meat to feed the family AND have leftovers, I am thrilled. The beauty of shepherd's pie is that you do add whatever veggies are in the fridge or freezer - I used frozen peas instead of canned and added a couple stocks of celery. Served with a green salad.
     
  5. Very good overall recipe. I did make some changes using what I had on hand. I did add 2 Tbl. ketchup to the sauce. This make a very good pantry recipe.
     
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  1. This is a great recipe. Only change I made was that I put low-sodium chicken stock in the mashed potatoes instead of butter and milk. Okay, I'll be honest, I also put about 1/4 cup low fat cream cheese :). This dish is hearty, the tomato paste brings out the flavors of the spices and meat, and I will be making it again! Thank you for posting this!
     
  2. Great staple recipe for any family. Tasty and healthy. When I can stretch a pound of meat to feed the family AND have leftovers, I am thrilled. The beauty of shepherd's pie is that you do add whatever veggies are in the fridge or freezer - I used frozen peas instead of canned and added a couple stocks of celery. Served with a green salad.
     
  3. Great mid week meal enjoyed by all, my only omission was the carrot and I used up some broccoli instead. Made for Football Pool Tag.
     
  4. This was easy to make and very tasty. I used equivalent amount of fresh basil and parsley (to use it up). I also subbed celery for half the carrots and melted 6 slices of cheese on top during the last 5 minutes of baking. The meat part wasn't terribly similar to the shepherd's pie we get around here and it seemed like a lot of potatoes in proportion to the meat, but good, hearty comfort food. I'll make it again. Thanks for sharing. (By the way, in my house it serves more like 9 than 6. Very filling; I'm sure it'd be great for someone who's actually dieting - you wouldn't feel deprived at all)
     

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