ASPARAGUS SHEPHERD'S PIE

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Shepherd's Pie takes a testy twist with this version. Between the fluffy mashed potato topping and the savory ground beef base is a bed of tender, green asparagus. Even my kids ask for big helpings. -Steve Rowland, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Paprika

Steps:

In a saucepan, cover potatoes with water; cook until very tender. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in soup and pepper; pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain and place over beef mixture. , Drain potatoes; mash with milk, butter, sage and salt. Spread over the asparagus. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges