Shepherd’s Pie
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a 10- to 12-inch ovenproof nonstick frying pan over high heat, combine ground beef, onions, carrots, vinegar, and 1/2 cup broth. Stir often until meat is crumbled and carrots are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes. Spoon out and discard any fat.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and milk. Cook in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until hot and smoothly blended, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Stir cheese and horseradish into potatoes.
Step 3
3
Blend remaining broth and the cornstarch until smooth. Add broth mixture, peas, and marjoram to frying pan. Stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat.
Step 4
4
Spoon mashed potatoes in dollops around edge of pan over beef mixture, leaving center exposed.
Step 5
5
Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat until potatoes are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Spoon onto plates.
Ingredients
1 pound ground lean (7% fat) beef
1 cup frozen pearl onions
1 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/4 cups fat-skimmed beef broth
1 package (22 oz.) frozen mashed potatoes
2 1/3 cups nonfat milk
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup frozen petite peas
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Directions
Step 1
1
In a 10- to 12-inch ovenproof nonstick frying pan over high heat, combine ground beef, onions, carrots, vinegar, and 1/2 cup broth. Stir often until meat is crumbled and carrots are tender when pierced, about 15 minutes. Spoon out and discard any fat.
Step 2
2
Meanwhile, in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and milk. Cook in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until hot and smoothly blended, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Stir cheese and horseradish into potatoes.
Step 3
3
Blend remaining broth and the cornstarch until smooth. Add broth mixture, peas, and marjoram to frying pan. Stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat.
Step 4
4
Spoon mashed potatoes in dollops around edge of pan over beef mixture, leaving center exposed.
Step 5
5
Broil 6 to 8 inches from heat until potatoes are lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Spoon onto plates.
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