Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 1 package sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 package frozen baby lima beans or peas
  • 1 lb. ground sirloin
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
  • .13 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 package refrigerated mashed potatoes

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add carrots, mushrooms, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in frozen lima beans and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Transfer vegetable mixture to 3-quart casserole, spreading evenly with spoon.
  • In same skillet, cook ground sirloin over high heat 5 minutes or until browned, breaking up meat with side of spoon.
  • Discard fat.
  • Stir in tomato paste, thyme, ground red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In 1-cup measure, blend broth and flour until smooth.
  • Stir broth mixture into beef mixture and heat to boiling over high heat.
  • Boil 1 minute or until mixture thickens slightly.
  • Spread beef mixture evenly over vegetables.
  • Spread potatoes evenly over beef.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until top browns and sides begin to bubble.