Shepherd’s Pie with Beef

Name: Shepherd’s Pie with Beef
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 1 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into large florets (about 4 cups); Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 12 ounces lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, cut into small dice; 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables; 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs, such as Ian’s All-Natural

December 9, 2011

Swapping the traditional crown of mashed white potatoes for a topping of seasoned cauliflower puree made with Greek yogurt saves a load of calories and carbs—enough to enjoy this English pub dish with a nice pint, if you like.

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