Shepherds Pie (using cauliflower instead of potatoes:)
Ingredients:
• 14oz raw lean ground beef – should yield 11.25oz cooked (2¼ Lean)
• ½ C low-sodium beef broth (½ Condiment)
• 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (3 Condiments)
• ¼ tsp onion powder (½ Condiment)
• ¼ tsp black pepper (½ Condiment)
• 2 C green beans, chopped & steamed (4 Greens)
• 1 C mushrooms, sliced (2 Greens)
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped & Steamed till tender – should yield 1½ C cooked (3 Greens)
• 1½ TBS (=1 TBS + 1½ tsp) milk (1½ Condiments)
• ½ tsp garlic powder (1 Condiment)
• 1 light Laughing Cow cheese wedge – I like the “Creamy Swiss” flavor (½ Condiment*)
• ¾ C moderate fat shredded cheddar – 3-6g fat/oz (¾ Lean)
Directions:
• In nonstick pan, fully cook beef
• Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder & pepper; simmer for a few minutes until liquid dissipates
• Pour mixture in baking dish (no need to spray)
• Add mushrooms to empty pan; cook 7-10 minutes until softened and golden
• Add beans and mix in pan; spread over meat mixture in dish
• Using an immersion blender, combine well-steamed (should be VERY tender) cauliflower, Laughing Cow, milk and garlic powder until smooth; spread over veggies in dish
• Top with cheddar cheese
• Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, till heated through
Makes 3 servings
In each serving:
• 1 Lean
• 3 Greens
• 2½ Condiment
