Main Dishes
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Butternut Squash Shepherd’s Pie

March 16, 2023
Main Dishes
2 min Read
March 16, 2023
You know that mashed potatoes are perfection on top of a shepherd’s pie, now it’s time to know that butternut squash also wears that crown. The humble root veg works similarly to spuds while bringing an earthy, nutty and subtly sweet profile into the mix. We think you’re going to like it.
Squash Topping
4-1/2 cups 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed butternut OR acorn squash
2 tablespoons Mazola Canola Oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Dash salt and pepper
3/4 cup shredded very sharp white cheddar cheese
Meat Mixture
1 tablespoon Mazola Canola Oil
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
3/4 cup coarsely chopped carrots
1 pound/500 g extra lean ground beef
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup low-sodium beef OR chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 cup shelled, frozen edamame
Dash salt and pepper
Recipe courtesy of Rose Reisman via Mazola; image courtesy of Mazola Canada.