Shepherd's Pie, Lightened Up

Step 1

Boil potatoes in a medium pot of salted water until cooked and soft.

Step 2

Drain and mash with chicken broth, sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper, set aside.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 4

In a large saute pan brown meat over medium high heat, breaking the meat up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

When cooked, set aside on a plate.

Step 6

Add the oil, onion, garlic, mushrooms and celery and sauté on medium heat about 6 to 8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Add the flour, frozen vegetables, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, cooked meat and mix well. Simmer on low about 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Spread the meat on the bottom of casserole dish. Top with mashed potatoes and sprinkle with paprika

Step 9

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, then place under the broiler 1 to 2 minutes until the potatoes turn golden.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let it cool 5 minutes before serving.