TOMATO BEEF SHEPHERD'S PIE

Tomato Beef Shepherd's Pie image

This recipe's meaty mixture is handy to keep in the freezer to jump start other main dishes. To give the pie a pretty look, pipe on the mashed potatoes using a large star tip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 shepherd's pie (6 servings) plus 14 cups tomato ground beef mix.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

TOMATO GROUND BEEF MIX:
4 pounds ground beef
4 medium onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
2 to 3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon pepper
SHEPHERD'S PIE:
3 cups warmed mashed potatoes (prepared with added milk and butter), divided
2 medium carrots, grated
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 tablespoon onion soup mix
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, celery, parsley, salt, Italian seasoning, rosemary and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover; simmer 15 minutes longer., In a large bowl, combine 1 cup potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and soup mix; spread into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with 2 cups beef mix and remaining potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned., Cool remaining beef mix. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in 2-cup portions in freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges