Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
- 3 medium carrots, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 pound white mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold or creamery potatoes
- 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets
- 2/3 cup 1 percent lowfat milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Directions
In a large nonstick skillet cook the meat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate. Drain any fat remaining in the skillet.
Heat the oil in the skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions and carrots and cook, covered, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Raise the heat to moderately-high. Add the mushrooms and thyme and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and their liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes longer. Return the meat to the pan. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and bring to a simmer being sure to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the peas. Pour the mixture into a 12-cup shallow baking dish (about 11 by 9 inches).
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes and cut into 2-inch pieces. Arrange the potatoes in a steamer basket, and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cauliflower to the basket and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes longer. Mash the vegetables with a potato masher until smooth. Heat the milk, butter, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper and stir into the potato mixture.
Spread the potato mixture on top of the meat and bake until heated through, about 25 minutes.
Per serving (1-3/4 cup): Calories 340; Total Fat 9 grams; Saturated 4 grams; Monounsaturated Fat: 3.5 grams; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein 24 grams; Total Carbohydrate 42 grams; Fiber 7 grams; Cholesterol 50 milligrams; Sodium 540 milligrams
Excellent source of: Protein, Fiber, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Zinc
Good source of: Thiamin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Phosphorus

















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By MandaLovesCooking
on March 05, 2013
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This dish was delish! I did however make the following substitutions to make it even leaner without sacrificing taste.
I subbed Beef stock with veggie stock and subbed the beef for 93/7 ground turkey. I added 1/2 c of fat free cheese about 10 mins before it was finished baking. I also halved this recipe and it it still served about 4-5.
By Foodiefan45
on January 27, 2013
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We have made this recipe many times and the family loves it!! The flavor and texture is wonderful - everything you want in a shepherd's pie, yet also very healthy. And trust me, you don't even know the caulifower is in there at all. The portion size is very generous, plus it's weight watchers friendly. A real winner!
By jeffwininger
Springfield, IL
on January 27, 2013
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I use ground turkey, cx broth and add celery to the veggies....I usually skip the yukons as well and use instant potatoes just to add consistency to the cauliflower.
If you make this as often as I have you can add a little here and there...Oregano, basil, hot red pepper flakes, GARLIC!!! and of course CHEESE!!
My family loves it and my dogs love it as well, plus I feel great about giving them this table food as it is healthy and MOSTLY VEGGIES!!!
Add fresh rolls or biscuits and you have a family pleaser...pass the hot sauce please =
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