Ground Beef Stew over Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

By rrxing

Recipe adapted from Pillsbury's Ground Beef Stew over Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

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
• 1 container prepared Mashed Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 2 slices American Cheese
• 1/8 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

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(all ingredients through and including pepper); 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 potatoes, margarine, and Cheese. Remove from heat; add milk and parsley. Top potatoes with chives. Cover to keep warm.
To serve, fluff potatoes with fork. Serve stew over potatoes.