posted by Linda in MO 07-23-101 1:16 PM  
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Texas Shepherd's Pie 
Recipe By :Cooking Light 
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Casserole Main Dish, Ground Beef, 
Low Fat 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1 1/2 pounds peeled baking potato -- cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 
1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 
1/2 teaspoon salt -- divided 
1/2 teaspoon pepper -- divided 
1 pound ground round 
1/2 cup chopped onion 
1/3 cup chopped celery 
1/4 cup shredded carrot 
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds -- crushed 
1 teaspoon instant minced garlic 
1 1/2 cups salsa 
Cooking spray 
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese -- (2 ounces) 
Preheat oven to 375º 
Place potato slices in a medium saucepan. Cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Return potato slices to pan. Add buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth. Set aside. 
Cook meat in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble; drain. Return meat to pan. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, onion, celery, carrot, fennel seeds, and garlic; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add salsa; simmer over medium-low heat 10 minutes. Spoon into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread potato mixture over meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375º for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.