I Dare You To Eat It

The real name of this simple, yet yummy, recipe is Potato-Topped Beef Bowls, and it comes from Better Homes and Gardens via my dear friend, Kris. Besides changing the name, I’ve added powdered milk to the instant potatoes. We like them creamy, and I’m determined to not waste our powdered milk…this time around.

Fresh Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef

2 cups of grated cheese

2 tablespoons butter

Storage Ingredients

1 16 oz. package frozen mixed vegetables

salt and pepper

2 cups boiling water

2 cups instant potato flakes

1/2 cup powdered milk

In a large skillet, brown ground beef over med-high heat, drain off fat. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cook stirring occasionally until heated through. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup of grated cheese. Meanwhile, heat 2 cups water until boiling. Add butter, powdered milk, and potato flakes. Stir until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Divide the meat mixture among 4 bowls and top with a scoop of potatoes and then sprinkle each bowl with the remaining cheese. (Kris prefers to leave the meat mixture in the skillet, cover with a layer of potatoes, and sprinkle the top with cheese. “It’s one of Brandon’s favorites!”)

Why didn’t I know about this recipe 15 years ago? This is the type of meal I could have served to the kiddies once a week. It’s fast, healthy, inexpensive, and tastes great. My husband and I totally enjoyed our servings with some of our homemade chili sauce on the side.

Meat and potatoes. 

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