Biscuit-Topped Shepherd's Pies Recipe

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Here’s a moist, hearty, comforting and cozy meal-in-one to warm your family on chilly fall days. No ramekins? Just spoon into an 8-in. square baking dish. You’ll love this. —Josephine D. Piro, Easton, Pennsylvania

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Biscuit-Topped Shepherd's Pies Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

30 10 40

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the vegetables, tomato sauce and pepper; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until heated through. Spoon into six 8-oz. ramekins coated with cooking spray; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the biscuit mix, cheese and rosemary. Stir in milk and butter just until moistened. Spoon dough over meat mixture; place ramekins on a baking sheet.
Bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 311 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 59 mg cholesterol, 771 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Biscuit-Topped Shepherd's Pies in Healthy Cooking October/November 2010, p57

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.