Squash-Topped Cottage Pies
EW (Test Kitchen)
Very similar to Shepherd's Pie, Cottage Pie is made with beef instead of
lamb. Our versionâEURO"baked in individual ramekins to help you get it
on the table fastâEURO"replaces the potato topping with convenient,
delicious frozen squash puree. Make it a Meal: Serve with Romaine, Red
Onion & Orange Salad.
Servings: 4 servings
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Calorie, High Fiber, Low Cholesterol, High Potassium, High
Calcium, Healthy Weight
Ingredients:
Squash-Topped Cottage Pies
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
12 ounces 93%-lean ground beef
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
6 ounces baby spinach , chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt , divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , divided
2 12-ounce packages frozen winter squash puree , thawed
1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
Steps:
1: Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and
cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat
to medium, stir in beef, tomato paste and flour, and cook, stirring,
until the beef is mostly browned, about 3 minutes. Add broth, scraping
up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil and cook,
stirring occasionally, until the broth is the consistency of thick
gravy, about 4 minutes. Stir in spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4
teaspoon garlic powder; cook until the spinach is just wilted, about 1
minute. Remove from the heat.
3: Place squash in a fine-mesh sieve and gently press on it to extract
excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl. Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon
salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Divide the meat mixture among four
10-ounce broiler-safe ramekins. Top each with about 1/2 cup of the
squash. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet. Broil until heated through
and bubbling around the edges, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese
and broil until it is just melted, about 3 minutes more.
Nutrition: (Per serving)
Calories - 283
Carbohydrates - 26
Fat - 10
Saturated Fat - 4
Monounsaturated Fat - 5
Protein - 22
Cholesterol - 53
Dietary Fiber - 5
Potassium - 607
Sodium - 674
Nutrition Bonus - Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (180 daily value), Vitamin
C (50 dv), Zinc (29 dv), Potassium (17 dv).
Equipment: Four 10-ounce broiler-safe ramekins
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