Looking for old CL recipe

[luv2cook]

Years ago, maybe five, in CL there was a lightened recipe for what I think they called shepherd's pie. All I remember is it had, I think, turkey and I know for a fact it had green beans and potato. It was fab from what I remember. Does that ring anybody's bell? I know you made it from scratch, no canned ingredients...if that helps.

[RobinC]

Here is a Shepherd's Pie recipe that appeared in September 1995. Green beans are the very first ingredient, so I thought this might be the one you are looking for.

Shepherd's Pie

1 cup sliced green beans (1/2-inch)
1/2 pound ground round
1 cup chopped onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered (3 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, and chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled, and cubed
1/3 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steam green beans, covered, 3 minutes or until tender. Set aside.

Cook meat, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well, and return meat mixture to pan. Stir in oregano, basil, and thyme; cook over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Gradually add wine, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook 2 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in green beans.

Spoon meat mixture into a 2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray; set aside.

Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain well, and return potatoes to pan. Add milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.

Spread mashed potatoes over meat mixture, and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Broil casserole 5 minutes or until potatoes are browned.

(serving size: 2 cups)

[RobinC]

My search in MasterCook also came up with the following. It doesn't have green beans, but it does look interesting.

Texas Shepherd's Pie

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 (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375º

2. 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.

3. 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.

[luv2cook]

thank you very much, Robin. That definitely sounds like it! cutting and pasting as we speak...

[TIGBOO]

We had the September 95 Shepherds Pie tonight... 8.5... definite keeper!

My SO ( who hates mushrooms!) adored this... Finally!

[cl4me]

The Texas Shepherd's Pie is one of my favorites. I make it frequently.