Beef and Mushrooms with Smashed Potatoes

  Dinner

I was inspired to make this recipe after I couldn't stop thinking of a similar dish served in my elementary school cafeteria more than 50 years ago! I like that it's quick to make, and my husband, my grandchildren and everyone else love it.

Beef and Mushrooms with Smashed Potatoes

Average Rating: 4.25

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/2 cup french-fried onions

Instructions

  • 1. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with mushrooms and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in flour, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Drain potatoes; return to pan. Mash potatoes to desired consistency, adding butter, cream and the remaining salt and pepper. Spoon into bowls; top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with fried onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 517 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 896mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein.

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