Shepherd's Pie
Recipe from Diabetic Living

This lower fat version of the classic hamburger casserole is made with ground turkey, more vegetables, and fewer potatoes than the traditional version.


Shepherd's Pie


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Prep Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  medium  potatoes (about 10 ounces), peeled and quarteredOn Sale
  • 1  medium  parsnip, peeled and cut upOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  plain low-fat yogurtOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 12  ounces  uncooked ground turkey breast or 90-percent or higher lean ground beefOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1  10-ounce  package frozen mixed vegetablesOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1  14-1/2-ounce  can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes*On Sale
  • 1/2  of a 6-ounce can (1/3 cup)  no-salt-added tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  snipped fresh thyme or sage or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or sage, crushedOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  Worcestershire sauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  ground black pepperOn Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a covered medium saucepan, cook potatoes and parsnips in enough boiling water to cover about 20 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Mash with a potato masher or with an electric mixer on low speed. Gradually add yogurt and salt, mashing or beating to make potato mixture light and fluffy. Cover and keep warm.
2.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is brown. Drain well. Stir mixed vegetables and the water into turkey mixture. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3.
Stir in undrained stewed tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Heat through. Divide turkey mixture among four 12- to 16-ounce individual casseroles or ramekins, or transfer mixture to a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Pipe or drop mashed potato mixture in mounds atop hot turkey mixture.
4.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are heated through. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 279, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 287 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g. Exchanges: Vegetable 2, Starch 2. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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