Ground Beef and Vegetable Mash

A hearty and quick comfort dish, combining savory seasoned ground beef with mixed vegetables, all topped with fluffy instant mashed potatoes, perfect for a cool evening.

• Prep: 5 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 1
• Cuisine: Irish
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $5.08/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• comfort food
• quick

Ingredients

• 6 ounce ground beef (lean)
• 0.75 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 0.25 yellow onion (small, diced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 0.25 cup beef broth
• 0.25 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 cup instant mashed potatoes (flakes)
• 0.25 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare instant mashed potatoes according to package directions, using 1/2 cup flakes, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. While potatoes rehydrate, heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until onion softens.
4. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, and dried thyme. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Add frozen mixed vegetables. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until vegetables are heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Serve the ground beef and vegetable mixture in a bowl, topped with the prepared instant mashed potatoes.

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce with the beef broth.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 660
• Protein: 42 g
• Carbohydrates: 44 g
• Fat: 35 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 160 mg