Wednesday, December 30, 2015

WW Mini Shepherd’s Pies

Mini Shepherd’s Pies
Weight Watchers Recipe
4.5 Stars
Ratings (30)
5PointsPlus Value
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Other time: 0 min
Serves: 6
These individual shepherd's pies freeze really well. Heated up later, they are the perfect portions for a comfort-food dinner.

Ingredients

  •   1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked Yukon gold potato(es), cut into 1-inch pieces   
  • 1 tsp table salt, divided   
  •   1 medium uncooked scallion(s), finely chopped   
  •   2/3 cup(s) fat free skim milk   
  • 1 pinch black pepper   
  • 1 spray(s) cooking spray   
  •   3/4 pound(s) uncooked 93% lean ground beef   
  •   1 small uncooked onion(s), finely chopped   
  •   2 medium uncooked carrot(s), finely chopped   
  • 1 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced   
  • 2 1/2 tsp garlic herb seasoning   
  •   1 cup(s) no salt added canned tomato sauce   
  •   1 1/4 cup(s) frozen cut green beans, thawed   
  • 6 Tbsp low fat shredded cheddar cheese   

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400ºF. Place six 6-oz ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
  • Place potatoes in a saucepan; add enough water to cover them and stir in 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan; stir in scallions, milk, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until somewhat smooth; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; set over medium-high heat. Add beef, onion, carrot, garlic, garlic seasoning and remaining 1/2 tsp salt; sauté, breaking up beef, until onions are translucent and carrots are just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce; remove from heat.
  • Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture into each ramekin. Top each with a layer of green beans and a layer of mashed potatoes; sprinkle each with a Tbsp cheese. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.
  • Serving size: 1 shepherd’s pie

Notes

  • If frozen, thaw at room temperature for 1 hour and then bake until heated through, about 35 to 40 minutes.