Ph1 Friendly Shepherd's Pie

  • This is a take from Ellie Kreiger's recipe form FoodTV. It's great for leftovers for lunch too!

    Ingredients
    1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher)
    2 teaspoons olive oil
    2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
    1 pound white mushrooms, sliced
    10 oz defrosted chopped spinach
    10 oz defrosted broccoli florets
    2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
    low-sodium beef broth (1/4 cup or more)
    1 teaspoon salt
    Freshly ground black pepper
    2 heads (or 4 bags frozen) cauliflower, cut into florets
    2/3 cup 1 percent lowfat milk
    2 tablespoons margarine

    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a large nonstick skillet cook the meat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate. Drain any fat remaining in the skillet.

    Heat the oil in the skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to moderately-high. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and their liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes longer. Return the meat to the pan. Stir in some broth, but not too much that's it is too soupy. You aren't using flour here but want a "sauce." Add 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and bring to a simmer being sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the broccoli and spinach. Pour the mixture into a 12-cup shallow baking dish (about 11 by 9 inches).

    Steam cauliflower for about 15 minutes longer. Mash them with a potato masher until smooth, adding the milk, butter, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper and stir into the potato mixture.

    Spread the "potato" mixture on top of the meat and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.

    This should make about 6 servings
  • This sounds awesome. I love Shepherd's Pie in the winter.
  • I know me too. And it's so good for leftovers.

    I forgot to mention to drain the spinach --- or else it will be very watery "pie"!
  • bump - making this for supper tomorrow...
  • how does this freeze?
  • Not sure...never had leftovers more than for the next day!