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Shepherds Pie..with a kick

          Shepherds Pie
          with a kick!

          1 1/2 lbs peeled baking potatoes,
          cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
          1/3 cup low fat buttermilk
          1/2 tsp salt, divided
          1/2 tsp pepper, divided
          1 lb ground round
          1/2 cup chopped onion
          1/3 cup chopped celery
          1/4 cup shredded carrot
          1/2 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
          1 tsp minced garlic
          1 1/2 cups salsa
          Cooking spray
          1/2 cup shredded reduced fat
          sharp cheddar cheese

          Preheat oven to 375
          Place potatoes in a medium saucepan.
          Cover with water, bring to a boil.
          Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered
          10 minutes or until tender, drain.
          Return potatoes slices to pan.
          Add buttermilk, 1/4 tsp salt,
          1/4 tsp pepper, then whip
          on medium speed or until smooth.
          Set aside.
          Cook meat in a large skillet
          over medium - high heat until browned,
          stirring to crumble then drain.
          Return meat to pan. Add 1/4 tsp salt
          1/4 tsp pepper, onion, celery, carrot,
          fennel seeds and garlic. Cook over medium heat
          5 minutes or until vegies are crisp tender, stir frequently.
          Add salsa over medium - low heat 10 minutes.
          Spoon into an 8 inch square backing dish coated
          with cooking spray, spread potatoe mixture
          over meat. Sprinkle with cheese.
          Bake uncovered, at 375 for 20 minutes
          or until thoroughly heated.

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