Sunday, April 21, 2013

Shepherd's Pie



Makes 4 servings   ..... Serving size 1 cup

2 ...........cups prepared mashed potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)

3/4......... pound ground sirloin
3/4 ........cup picante sauce
1/3 ........cup water
1 ...........tablespoon ground cumin
2 ...........teaspoons sugar
1/8 ........teaspoon salt
1 ..........(15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 .......cup (2 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat extrasharp cheddar cheese 

1 .       Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions; keep warm.
2.        Cook beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in picante sauce, water, cumin, sugar, salt, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
3.       Remove from heat. Spoon mashed potatoes over meat mixture, and sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
TIP:
Prepared mashed potatoes are found in the refrigerated section of larger grocers. They only need a few minutes in the microwave to reheat.


With ground sirloin, creamy mashed potatoes, and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese, your family will never know this comforting shepherd's pie is low in calories.
Heart healthy


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