Ground Beef Stew Over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By jeaklor

Ingredients

• 1/2 Lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/4 Cup chopped onion
• 1 Cup Green Giant® frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 Cup Progresso® diced tomatoes, drained (from 28-oz can)
• 1 jar (12 oz) home-style beef gravy
• 1/4 Tsp dried marjoram leaves
• 1/4 Tsp pepper
• Potatoes
• 1 Cup water
• 2 Tbl margarine or butter
• 1/2 Tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 1 1/3 Cup mashed potato flakes
• 1 Tbl chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1 . In large nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain.
2 . Add all remaining Stew ingredients; mix well. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3 . Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, margarine and garlic salt to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and parsley. Cover to keep warm.
4 . To serve, fluff potatoes with fork. Serve stew over potatoes.