Shepherd's Pie

A lower calorie and lower fat version of a favorite comfort food. Cottage cheese is optional.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 dish

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs potatoes, cut into chunks
• 3  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  cup 1% fat cottage cheese
• 1  lb  extra lean ground beef
• 1  tablespoon ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups  frozen mixed vegetables
• 3⁄4 cup beef broth

Directions

1. Cover potatoes and garlic with water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low, simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
2. Drain, return to saucepan.
3. Place cottage cheese in a food processor and process until smooth and thick. Add to potatoes and mash to desired consistency.
4. Stir in 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
5. Preheat over to 375 degrees.
6. Brown meat in large skillet.
7. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
8. Add vegetables, broth and ketchup. Continue to cook 5 minutes.
9. Spoon mixture into an 8 inch baking dish. Cover with mashed potatoes and top with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
10. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.