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Beef and Vegetable Pie

By Fiona Haynes, About.com

This a great easy-to-prepare weeknight meal, which has become a family favorite. Cut the fat by using reduced-fat Bisquick and extra-lean ground beef.

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 medium celery stalk, chopped
  • 8-ounces extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
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  • For Topping
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  • 1 cup reduced fat all-purpose baking mix
  • 1/2 cup fat free milk
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic, onions, celery and carrots until softened. Crumble in ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add mushrooms and cook until softened. Add peas, canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 3 more minutes.

Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into the baking dish. In a medium bowl whisk the baking mix, milk and egg substitute until no lumps remain. Pour over beef mix. Bake in oven for 30 minutes.

Serves 6.

Per Serving: Calories 225, Calories from Fat 49, Total Fat 5.5g (sat 1.6g), Cholesterol 23mg, Sodium 451mg, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 4.6g, Protein 14.8g

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