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springtime shepherd's pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Tanya Jones
Roy, WA

Shepherd's pie has always been a comfort food in my family. When I started Weight Watchers, I thought that I wouldn't be able to have Shepherd's pie. This healthier, low point shepherd's pie is not only yummy but I don't even miss the potatoes. At two cups a serving, this meal is filling and is only 5 points plus.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 (2 cups per serving) 5 points plus each
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For springtime shepherd's pie

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 1 c
    carrots, diced
  • 2 c
    celery, diced
  • 1 lb
    ground beef, 90% lean/10% fat
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 lg
    heads cauliflower, trimmed, chopped, steamed until very soft
  • 1 lg
    head broccoli, trimmed, chopped and steamed until very soft
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 can
    whole kernal sweet corn

How To Make springtime shepherd's pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2
    Heat Olive oil in very large frying pan
  • 3
    Sauté onion for 15 minutes until soft
  • 4
    Add carrots and celery to pan and sauté with onions and olive oil
  • 5
    Add ground beef to pan and sauté until brown, just a few minutes
  • 6
    Season with salt, pepper and smoked paprika
  • 7
    Add chicken broth and cook down broth until about half reduced
  • 8
    Mash Cauliflower and broccoli with olive oil until smooth
  • 9
    Pour ground beef mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, smooth evenly
  • 10
    Pour can of corn over beef mixture evenly
  • 11
    Port mashed Cauliflower and broccoli over beef and corn
  • 12
    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
  • 13
    Serve
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