Monday, October 12, 2009

Slow Cooker Sheppard's Pie

Ingredients:
4 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes (about 2 lbs)
1/3 cup 2% Milk
2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (consider Smart Balance Butter)
Salt and Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Medium Diced Onion
2 Minced Garlic Cloves
1 lb Lean Ground Beef or Turkey
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1 Tbsp Corn Starch
1 Cup Frozen Mixed Vegetables

Directions:
Prick potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave potatoes on high, turning once, until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from microwave and let cool slightly, then peel and mash with milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds longer. Add beef, increase heat to medium-high and cook, breaking up chunks, until meat is cooked through and beginning to brown, 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. In small cup, whisk corn starch with 1 cup of water. Add to skillet and cook, stirring, until liquid thickens slightly. Remove from heat; transfer to slow cooker. Layer vegetables on top of meat; top with potatoes. Cover, turn slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours.

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