Potato Topped Beef Bowl - Recipe.com

By joeyanne

This quick and easy main dish recipe is also called shepherd's pie. Each serving includes a layer of beef and mixed vegetables, mashed potato flakes, and a sprinkling of cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef see savings
• 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables see savings
• 1 8-oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups) see savings
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley see savings
• Salt and ground black pepper see savings
• 2 cups instant mashed potato flakes see savings
• 2 Tbsp. butter, melted see savings

Preparation

Step 1

1.

Preheat broiler. In extra-large skillet brown beef over medium-high heat; drain off fat. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Stir in half the cheese, half the parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

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Meanwhile, in large bowl combine 2 cups boiling water, potato flakes, and 1 tablespoon of the butter. Stir until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.

3.

Divide beef mixture among four 16-ounce broiler-safe dishes. Top with potatoes; sprinkle remaining cheese. Broil 3 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese is melted. Drizzle with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining parsley. Makes 4 servings.