Ground Beef Stew over Garlic Mashed Potatoes

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• Stew
• 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 cups Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, drained (from 28-oz can)
• 1 jar (12 oz) home-style beef gravy
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Potatoes
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 1/3 cups mashed potato flakes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
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.
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.
To serve, fluff potatoes with fork. Serve stew over potatoes.