Updated Shepherd's Pie

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This great-tasting low-calorie version of a traditional shepherd's pie is made with better-for-you ingredients.

time

prep:

40 min

total:

58 min

servings

total:

6 servings, about 1-1/2 cups each

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What You Need

1-1/4

lb. red potatoes (about 4), cut into chunks

large cloves garlic

lb. extra-lean ground beef

Tbsp. flour

cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, green beans, peas), thawed

3/4

cup fat-free reduced-sodium beef broth

Tbsp. ketchup

3/4

cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

1/2

cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided

Make It

COOK potatoes and garlic in boiling water in large saucepan 20 min. or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet. Stir in flour; cook 1 min. Add mixed vegetables, broth and ketchup; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.

HEAT oven to 375°F. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Add sour cream; mash until potatoes are smooth and mixture is well blended. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese.

SPOON meat mixture into 8-inch square baking dish; cover with potatoes.

BAKE 18 min. Top with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Leave aluminum pans behind! New Chinet Bakeware® baking pans help simplify meal planning. Just prepare and serve this comfort-food classic recipe in an 8x8-inch Chinet Bakeware® pan. Any leftovers? Just cool in the pan, then snap on the lid and refrigerate up to 2 days. When ready to serve, remove the lid and reheat them in the microwave. Chinet Bakeware® baking pans are versatile so you can take your dish from oven to refrigerator to microwave all in the same pan.

Makeover - How We Did It

We took a classic recipe and gave it a makeover by replacing the butter in the mashed potatoes with both BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream and KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar for great taste and a creamy texture. In addition, we used extra-lean ground beef instead of regular ground beef. These small changes resulted in a savings of 90 calories and 15g of fat per serving.

Substitute

Substitute 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Low Fat Cottage Cheese for the sour cream. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender until smooth before using as directed.

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iris5550

posted:2/22/2008

I am also English.I agree on the fact that a sheppard's pie is made with lamb. With beef it's called a cottage pie in England.The old way of making this recipe is not to use cheese,but cheese in it is very popular over there in England these past many years.There have been so many varies in this recipe over the years,but I think the main idea is to make something that pleases and nourises the entire family. I also agree using a can of mixed vegetables is a slight to the true taste to a yummy dish ,but if it works for you to ensure a meal in a hurry and you don't have time to peel and slice ,then it's better than a burger down at the closest fast food place. Maureen in South Carolina.

jerrie51

posted:2/22/2008

I make this with whatever i have in left overs that go together for my family this way i dont waste food my family loves this jerrie

catwomen173b

posted:2/22/2008

My Husband could not get enough. I have a two yrs.old girl and she is a finicky eater and she ate some.

answ42057

posted:2/22/2008

looks great.. havent used it yet but will

Myrrh255

posted:2/21/2008

Really good, fast and filling. Only I
substituted ground mild sausage for the
beef, and used instant (3 cheese) mashed
potatoes and added some diced onions as
well.I did have to add a bit more gravy than
called for, but will add this to our
menu!

pepperbroo

posted:2/21/2008

My son and his friends eat this with no leftovers. I love the fact that is actually good for them and they are eating healthy.

thistle809

posted:2/21/2008

If you are really in a hurry, you could probably use instant mashed potatoes.

a cook

posted:2/21/2008

I used the mashed potatoes in a bag.

njjackson37

posted:2/21/2008

This is definitely NOT English Shepherd's Pie; nothing like it. I lived in England for 6 years and never had it prepared this way, with cheese and sour cream and ketsup, of all things. Someone needs to visit England and have real Shepherd's Pie. Your so-called Updated Shepherd's Pie sounds really horrible. Also, mixed vegetables? I never had it any other way than just peas and sometimes a little carrot in it. Better get it right before you put the Union Jack on your recipes.

lisdon

posted:2/21/2008

My husband LOVED this recipe as did I. I ended up substituting pre-prepared mashed potatoes that come in a crock because I did not have the real thing handy and it still tasted marvelous!!!!