Healthy Makeover: Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Name: Healthy Makeover: Shepherd's Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. all-purpose potatoes; 1/2 c. 1% low-fat milk; 2 tbsp. Neufchatel, reduced-fat cream cheese; salt and pepper; 1 lb. 97% extra-lean ground beef; 2 large onions; 2 large carrots; 2 large celery stalks; 1/2 c. dry white wine; 1 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; 1 package frozen peas; 1 package frozen corn

Servings: persons

2 lb. all-purpose potatoes
1/2 c. 1% low-fat milk
2 tbsp. Neufchatel, reduced-fat cream cheese
salt and pepper
1 lb. 97% extra-lean ground beef
2 large onions
2 large carrots
2 large celery stalks
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
1 package frozen peas
1 package frozen corn

1
In covered 4-quart saucepan, place potatoes and enough cold water to cover; heat to boiling on high.
2
Reduce heat to medium; uncover and simmer 18 minutes or until tender.
3
Drain well; return to saucepan.
4
Add milk, cream cheese, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper; mash until smooth.
5
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Heat 12-inch skillet on medium-high until hot.
6
Add beef and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and cooked through, stirring.
7
With slotted spoon, transfer beef to large bowl.
8
To same skillet on medium-high, add onions, carrots, celery, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground black pepper.
9
Cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring.
10
Add wine to skillet; cook 2 minutes or until reduced by half.
11
Stir in thyme and reserved beef with any juices.
12
In 3-quart shallow baking dish, spread half of potatoes in an even layer.
13
Top with beef mixture, peas, and corn.
14
Spoon remaining potatoes evenly on top; spread to cover filling.
15
Bake 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. all-purpose potatoes, 1/2 c. 1% low-fat milk, 2 tbsp. Neufchatel, reduced-fat cream cheese, salt and pepper, and more.

Yes, Healthy Makeover: Shepherd's Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Healthy Makeover: Shepherd's Pie

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