**The fast, easy week-night version!
Ingredients:
instant mashed potatoes (make enough for 7 people - follow the directions on the box!)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese
salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder to taste
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3 tbsp. flour
1 can beef broth
1 tbsp katchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 bag steamfresh mixed veggies
Directions:
1. Prepare mashed potatoes according to box directions. Mix in cheddar cheese, onion powder, garlic powder.
2. In large skillet, brown ground beef and pour off excess fat. Mix in flour and cook for a minute then add the beef broth, katchup, Worcestershire sauce and simmer for 5 minutes
3. steam the veggies in the microwave according to directions
4. In a 3-quart casserole dish, or 9x13 pan, pour meat mixture, top with veggies, then top with mashed potatoes.
5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes.
