Potato topped beef bowl

Great, yummy fall recipe.


Recipe time: 20 minutes start to finish

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey!)
1 16 oz package of frozen mixed vegetables
1 8 oz package shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups)
1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups boiling water
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes
2 tablespoons butter, melted

1) Preheat broiler. In an extra large skillet, cook ground beef over medium high until brown, using wooden spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Drain off any fat. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cook until mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the salt and the pepper.

2) Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the boiling water, potato flakes and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Stir until smooth. Season with additional salt if desired and set aside.

3) Divide meat mixture among four 16 oz. broiler/oven safe dishes. Top with potatoes, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, sprinkle with remaining parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

Each serving: 677 calories, 42g fat, 152 mg chol., 692 sodium, 35 g carbs, 5g fiber, 41 g protein.