Light Shepherd's Pie

Name: Light Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European, Irish
Ingredients: 227 grams 90 percent lean ground beef sirloin; 227 grams 93 percent lean ground turkey; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps chili powder; 4 servings Kosher salt; 118 milliliters low-fat milk, warmed; 79 milliliters shredded low-fat cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 355 milliliters frozen peas; 567 grams red-skinned potatoes; 2 larges tomatoes, chopped

Light Shepherd's Pie might be just the Scottish recipe you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 436 calories, 33g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up onion, peas, carrot, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. It works well as a rather inexpensive main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes.

Instructions

Put the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl and add 2 tablespoons water; cover and microwave until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

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Let stand, covered, until ready to mash. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the onion, carrot, tomatoes, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

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Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.

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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add the turkey, beef, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in the peas and 1/4 cup water; simmer 2 minutes.

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