GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.,-- Looking for a hearty dinner casserole recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time? Then check out this classic beef pie featuring Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers® mixed vegetables and Progresso® broth – topped with mashed potatoes. An affordable family pleaser!
Shari Steinbach, MS RD, Meijer Dietitian and Healthy Living Manager shows how to make it in the interview above.
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Easy Shepherd’s Pie
Makes 6 servings
1 tsp. Meijer olive oil – on hand
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup) - $ 0.10
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef sirloin - $8.83
2 cups Green Giant™ Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag) - $1.25
3 tbsp. tomato paste - $.26
1/2 tsp. salt – on hand
1/4 tsp. pepper – on hand
1-3/4 cups Progresso™ beef-flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) - $1.17
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour – on hand
1 package (20 oz.) refrigerated mashed potatoes - $3.29
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium- high heat. Cook onion in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add beef; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked. Drain.
- Add mixed vegetables, tomato paste, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are hot. In small bowl, mix broth and flour with whisk. Add broth mixture to beef mixture. Heat to boiling; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until thick. Spoon beef mixture into baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes over beef mixture; fluff with fork.
- Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition information per serving: 270 calories, 9g fat, 540mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 26g protein
Serve with: Homemade Corn Muffins – Ingredients on hand
Total Cost = $9.93 Note: Cost is for 4 servings and total recipe makes 6
