TEX MEX SHEPHERD'S PIE

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A twist an a classic. This makes a lot; it fills a 13" x 9" pan to the rim! Prep time includes the browning meat/boiling potatoes (to be done simultaneously).

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8-1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
salt, if needed to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
8 medium yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed' peeled, and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup milk
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or cheddar-jack)
1 tablespoon diced green chilis
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon chives
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet over med-high heat, crumble and brown beef with onion, green peppers and garlic, until no longer pink. Drain.
  • In the same empty skillet, add tomatoes, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce and spices; stir well.
  • Return the hot drained beef mixture to the skillet and mix well. Simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour into the bottom of a 13" x 9" (or larger) baking pan. Sprinkle with the 1/2 cup cheese; set aside.
  • While beef is browning, etc -- in a large pot, boil potato chunks in salted water until tender; drain.
  • Return to hot pot and mash with butter, milk, and sour cream.
  • Add 1 cup ONLY of the cheese, green chilies, and the salt, pepper and chives. Mash to desired consistancy.
  • Evenly spread potatoes over cheese layer in the pan.
  • Evenly sprinkle potatoes with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.2, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 90.3, Sodium 650.5, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 3, Protein 28.1

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