Ingredients:
• 14oz raw lean ground beef – should yield 11.25oz cooked
• ½ c. low-sodium beef broth
• 1½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 C green beans, chopped & steamed
• 1 C mushrooms, sliced
• 1 head cauliflower, chopped & Steamed till tender – should yield 1½ C cooked
• 1½ TBS (=1 TBS + 1½ tsp) milk
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 1 light Laughing Cow cheese wedge – I like the “Creamy Swiss” flavor
• ¾ C moderate fat shredded cheddar – 3-6g fat/oz
Directions:
• In nonstick pan, fully cook beef
• Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder & pepper; simmer for a few minutes until liquid dissipates
• Pour mixture in baking dish (no need to spray)
• Add mushrooms to empty pan; cook 7-10 minutes until softened and golden
• Add beans and mix in pan; spread over meat mixture in dish
• Using an immersion blender, combine well-steamed (should be VERY tender) cauliflower, Laughing Cow, milk and garlic powder until smooth; spread over veggies in dish
• Top with cheddar cheese
• Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, till heated through
Yields: 3 servings
Per serving: 1 Lean | 3 Greens | 2½ Condiments