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Skillet Shepherd's Pie By: Jennifer W.

Recipe Story

I am an adult cystic fibrosis patient who is constantly looking for new ways to improve my diet and nutrition. Our son has gluten intolerance and other food allergies, so finding meals that can fit all our needs can be challenging. This is a recipe that I found through Taste of Home magazine. I fattened it up a bit with powdered milk and sour cream and added the veggies to include additional protein, food groups and texture. When you use a gluten free taco seasoning (I use McCormick), it's great for Celiacs or those with gluten intolerance, too. It's a twist of two family favorites - mashed potatoes and tacos. It's easy to bake and easy to eat. We love it! I feel better knowing everyone got something we liked and needed.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (dried onion flakes may be used)
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (for fresh garlic use 2 minced garlic cloves)
  • 1 pkg taco seasoning
  • 1/2 c water
  • 2 c shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 c dried (powdered) milk
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • 1 can(s) Bush's black beans, drained
  • 1 can(s) corn, drained
  • 3-4 c ready-made mashed potatoes (instant or fresh can also be used)
  • Add All Ingredients

Directions

  1. Brown ground beef, garlic and onion in oven-safe skillet or deep-dish CorningWare. Let fat cook down into the meat mixture. Do not drain.

  2. Stir in packet of taco seasoning and water, and let water cook down.

  3. Stir in half the cheese and half of the powdered milk.

  4. When cheese and powdered milk are melted into meat mixture, pat meat mixture down into bottom of the pan/dish with spoon

  5. Layer drained can of beans and then corn on top of the meat mixture.

  6. Stir remaining cheese and powdered milk as well as the sour cream into the ready mashed potatoes.

  7. Spread potato mixture on top of meat, beans and corn.

  8. Broil for 5-6 minutes on top rack until potatoes and cheese are golden brown and layers are heated through.

  9. Remove from oven and let set for at least one minute.

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 890
    • Fat: 35 g
    • Sodium: 1850 mg
    • Protein: 74 g
    • Calcium: 756 mg

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