Irish American Shepherd's Pie

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/4         

pounds             

ground beef -- extra lean

1               

tablespoon       

olive oil

1               

cup           

baby carrots -- diced

8               

ounces              

mushrooms -- sliced

1               

cup                    

celery -- diced

1               

cup                    

frozen green peas

1               

cup                    

frozen corn

1               

small                 

onion -- diced

2               

cloves               

garlic -- minced

1               

tablespoon       

Dijon mustard

1               

tablespoon     

Worcestershire sauce

1/4            

cup                   

red wine or beef broth

1/2            

teaspoon         

seasoned salt

1/4            

teaspoon         

seasoned pepper

1/2            

teaspoon         

allspice

1               

tablespoon      

cornstarch

1 1/2         

pounds            

potatoes -- peeled & cubed

1/2            

cup                   

low-fat sour cream

1               

cup                  

low sodium cheddar cheese -- shredded

1/2            

teaspoon         

salt

1/4            

teaspoon         

white pepper

Add potatoes to boiling water. Cook 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. 
Mash potatoes with sour cream, cheddar cheese, salt and white pepper.
Add olive oil to large frying pan and heat. Cook beef, onions, and mushrooms until no pink remains in beef and vegetables are softened.
Add garlic, carrots, peas, celery and corn. Cook until vegetables are softened.
Mix cornstarch and wine. Add to beef and vegetables. Add Dijon mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, seasoned salt, seasoned pepper and allspice. Mix well and cooked until gravy has thickened.
Put meat and vegetable mixture in a 2 quart casserole. Cover with mashed potatoes.
Bake uncovered at 325°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
Per Serving: 397 Calories; 20g Fat (45.3% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 373mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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