Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped (medium onion)
- 2 1/2 cups mixed vegetables (frozen)
- 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes (Italian-style, undrained)
- 1 jar (12 ounce) beef gravy (home-style)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups instant mashed potato flakes (dry)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oven to 375 degrees.
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Step 2: Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray.
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Step 3: Cook beef and onion in skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
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Step 4: Set 12 peas (from frozen vegetables) aside for garnish.
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Step 5: Add remaining frozen vegetables, tomatoes and gravy to beef mixture.
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Step 6: Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low.
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Step 7: Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
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Step 8: Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat water, butter and garlic powder to boiling.
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Step 9: Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in potato flakes and cheese.
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Step 10: Add egg; blend well.
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Step 11: Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 8-inch square or oval glass baking dish.
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Step 12: With large spoon, make 6 mounds of potato mixture on top of beef mixture to resemble ghosts.
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Step 13: Place 2 reserved peas on each mound to resemble eyes.
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Step 14: Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is thoroughly heated.
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