BARBECUE BEEF IN A POTATO NEST
4 servings Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Ingredients • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil • 1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 1 pound lean ground beef • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce • 2/3 cup 2% milk (approximate) • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions • Salt and pepper, to taste • 1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes Directions Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl, venting one corner; microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, just until tender.
Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, tossing often.
Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes.
Break up and add beef; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink.
Mix in sauce.
Mash potatoes; gradually beat in milk until desired consistency is reached.
Mix in onions; season with salt and pepper.
Cover and reheat potatoes briefly in microwave, if needed.
Divide potatoes equally onto four serving plates.
Make an indentation in the middle of each mound; fill with beef mixture, dividing equally.
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 554; Carbohydrates: 45 g; Fat: 31 g; Fiber: 4 g; Cholesterol: 88 mg; Protein: 27 g; Sodium: 863 mg; Potassium: n/a; Vitamin C: n/a
United States Potato Board - www.healthypotato.com
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