Italian Shepherd's Pies Recipe

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Made in individual baking cups, these hearty little pies have biscuit-like tops and a saucy filling. You can also prepare the mixture in a 1-1/2-quart casserole dish.

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• Ingredients
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the marinara sauce, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Spoon into four 8-oz. ramekins or custard cups; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, cheese, baking powder, salt and Italian seasoning. Stir in milk and butter just until moistened. Spoon dough over meat mixture; place ramekins on a baking sheet.
Bake at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 542 calories, 27 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 107 mg cholesterol, 976 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 29 g protein.