Shepherds Pie Seasoning
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Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 2 cups leafy green salad and 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing, your choice.
Ingredients
1 pkg Shepherds Pie Seasoning
1 1⁄4 cup water
2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, Russet or Yukon Gold
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
2 cups diced mixed vegetables, fresh or frozen
1⁄2 cup milk, your choice
Topping suggestions (optional): chopped chives or sliced green onion
Preparation
In a bowl, stir seasoning into water; set aside.
Peel and cube potatoes. Microwave in Multipurpose Steamer, covered, on high for 8–10 min.
Meanwhile, brown beef in a fry pan over medium-high heat. Stir in seasoning mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and stir while simmering for 2 min. Stir in vegetables and heat through.
Using the Ground Meat Separator, mash potatoes with milk. Top meat mixture with potatoes and chives or green onions, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 340, Fat 8 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.3 g), Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g (Fibre 6 g, Sugars 5 g), Protein 21 g.
Tips
Switch it up and top pie with mashed cauliflower or sweet potatoes. For a crispy crust, broil until golden.
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Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing, your choice.
Ingredients
1 pkg Shepherds Pie Seasoning
1 cup water
1 large sweet potato
1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
12 large Brussels sprouts
1 tsp oil
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Preparation
In a bowl, combine seasoning and water. Set aside.
Cube sweet potato: you should have about 3 cups. Place in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high until tender, about 8 min.
Meanwhile, brown beef in a large non-stick fry pan over medium-high heat. Drain any liquid. Stir in seasoning mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 min, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and divide meat between four bowls; cover to keep warm. Rinse and dry pan.
Trim and quarter Brussels sprouts. Heat oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add sprouts and sauté 5 min until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Halve tomatoes. Add to pan, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Add sweet potatoes and veggies to bowls and serve.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 380, Fat 13 g (Saturated 4.5 g, Trans 0.4 g), Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g (Fibre 8 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 28 g.
Tips
Swap beef for 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) lentils, drained and rinsed.
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Saucy, beefy, and full of good, green stuff—this pasta with Philly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning is sure to “Philly” you up! Green vegetables like spinach and peas are important sources of vitamins, minerals, and fibre, and can promote immunity, heart health, and strong bones. So, eat up!
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
This is a perfectly balanced plate.
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked penne pasta
4 cups hot water
1 tsp oil
1⁄2 lb (225 g) lean ground beef or ground turkey
1 pkgPhilly-Style Cheesesteak Seasoning (Pack of 3)orShepherds Pie Seasoning (Pack of 3), or Shepherds Pie Seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz/398 ml) no salt diced tomatoes
6 cups baby spinach
2 cups frozen peas
Sea Salt , to taste
Black Pepper , to taste
Toppings (optional): chopped parsley, grated Parmesan
Preparation
Place pasta in Multipurpose Steamer. Stir in 4 cups water. Cover; microwave on high until al dente, 12 min.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large fry pan or wok over medium-high heat. Crumble in beef; cook, breaking up meat using the Ground Meat Separator, until meat is cooked through, 3–5 min.
Stir in seasoning and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, 5 min.
Once cooked, drain pasta, then add to pan. Stir in peas and spinach until warm, 1 min. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if desired.
To serve, spoon into bowls. Add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 470, Fat 11 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans 0.4 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 61 g (Fibre 9 g, Sugars 9 g), Protein 30 g.
Tips
Make it vegetarian by using soy ground round instead of ground beef.
Swap baby spinach for 2 cups favourite frozen veggies.
