Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef or lamb

1 medium onion, chopped

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 can (14.5 ounces) carrots

3 tablespoons canned tomato paste

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Topping:

2 cans (14.5 ounces each) sliced potatoes, drained

1/4 cup fat-free milk

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 cup chopped green onion

2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Cook and stir the beef, onion and celery in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is lightly browned and the onion is translucent. Add the carrots, tomato paste, thyme and black pepper. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to blend; mix in parsley. Transfer to a 9 1/2-inch pie pan.

Topping: Combine the potatoes with milk, black pepper and nutmeg; mash in food processor with pulsing action. Mix in the green onion.

Spread the potato mixture over the beef mixture in the pie dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, or until the potato is lightly browned. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 260; Total fat 9g; Saturated fat 3.5g; Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 620mg; Carbohydrate 28g; Fiber 6g; Protein 19g