Ground Beef Stew over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By jackiemo

Betty Crocker

Prep Time

25
Minutes
Total Time

25
Minutes
Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 jar (12 oz) beef gravy
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes (dry)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1.In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
2.Stir in mixed vegetables, tomatoes, gravy, marjoram and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3.In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic salt to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk, dry potatoes and parsley just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff potatoes with fork. Serve beef mixture over potatoes.


Substitution
Oregano can be used in place of the marjoram; both are mint-family herbs from the Mediterranean mountains.
Variation
In place of the potatoes, try this thick, rich stew over biscuits, rice or pasta.
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 310(Calories from Fat 130),Total Fat 15g(Saturated Fat 7g,Trans Fat 1g),Cholesterol 55mg;Sodium 880mg;Total Carbohydrate 29g(Dietary Fiber 2g,Sugars 5g),Protein 16g;Percent Daily Value*:Calcium ;Exchanges:1 Starch;0 Fruit;1 Other Carbohydrate;0 Skim Milk;0 Low-Fat Milk;0 Milk;0 Vegetable;0 Very Lean Meat;0 Lean Meat;0 High-Fat Meat;1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choices:2;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.