Greek-Style Shepherd's Meat and Potato Cups

Take a tip from the Greek Isles and turn ground meat into clever cups for seasoned mashed potato mix and feta cheese.

Greek-Style Shepherd's Meat and Potato Cups

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25 minutes

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4 servings

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Nutrition Info

  • 1/4 Serving
  • 620
  • 28g
    (Saturated Fat 10g)
  • 125mg
  • 1050mg
  • 66g
    (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 6g)
  • 31g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 14%
  • 24%
  • 14%
  • 20%
  • Exchanges
  • 3
  • 2 1/2
  • 4
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

    Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

  • Recipe Fact

    Shepherd's pie is a classic savory pie traditionally prepared from leftovers. Meat and vegetables are moistened with gravy, transferred to a pie plate, and topped with mashed potatoes. The pie is so named because it was often prepared with lamb or mutton.

  • Make-Ahead Tip

    Assemble the meat cups; cover and refrigerate for up to a day. Uncover the meat cups and bake, adding 3 to 5 minutes to the baking time.

  • Serving Suggestion

    Accompany this recipe with fresh steamed green beans, and bread and butter. Serve sliced melon for dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1  lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4  cup Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs
  • 1  to 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1  teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt
  • 1  egg
  • 1 1/3  cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)
  • Water
  • Milk
  • Margarine or butter
  • Salt
  • 1 1/3  oz. (1/3 cup) crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese
  • 1/3  cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/3  cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/4  cup finely chopped green onions

Directions

  1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and egg; mix well. Divide mixture evenly into 8 ungreased muffin cups. Pat in bottom and up sides of each cup to form crust.
  2. 2In medium saucepan, prepare potatoes as directed on package using water, milk, margarine and salt. Add feta cheese; stir gently to mix. Fill beef-lined cups with potato mixture.
  3. 3Place cookie sheet on oven rack below muffin pan in case of spillover. Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Remove cups from pan; place on individual serving plates. Sprinkle with olives, tomato and onions.

Categories: Ingredient, Beef, Vegetables, Potatoes

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