Beef · American · 30 min
Ground Beef & Mixed Veggie Skillet with Mashed Potato Topping
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 700 kcal / serving
A hearty skillet dish with browned beef, tender vegetables, and a creamy mashed potato topping. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner, with cozy flavors and a comforting texture contrast.
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Ingredients
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 2 stickscelery
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cupfrozen peas
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ¾ lblean ground beef
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
- 4 fl ozwhole milk
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 2 mediumyellow potatoes
- yellow onions
From the pantry: all-purpose flour, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, dried, salt, thyme, dried, Worcestershire sauce
Cookware
can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · oven mitts · potato masher · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler
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Produce
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 2 stickscelery
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- 2 mediumyellow potatoes
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lblean ground beef
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozwhole milk
Frozen
- ½ cupfrozen peas
Pantry & dry goods
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (8 oz) cantomato sauce
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
| celery | 2 sticks | 4 sticks | 6 sticks |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| frozen peas | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| lean ground beef | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| tomato sauce | 1 (8 oz) can | 2 (8 oz) cans | 3 (8 oz) cans |
| whole milk | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| yellow potatoes | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
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Directions
- Peel and dice the potatoes, then boil them in a pot until soft. Drain and mash with the milk, salt, and pepper; keep warm.
- In an ovenproof skillet, heat a little oil and brown the beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until no longer pink.
- Meanwhile, peel and dice the onion, crush or mince the garlic, and cut the carrot and celery into small pieces; add these to the beef or set nearby.
- When the beef is browned, stir in the onion and garlic, then cook until the vegetables soften.
- Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetables and cook, stirring, for about a minute.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and broth, then mix in the peas and Worcestershire; bring to a simmer until blended and slightly thickened.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in an even layer, forming ridges with a fork for texture.
- Place the skillet under the broiler and cook until the potato topping is set and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve.
Two tips
- Make ahead: prepare and mash the potatoes up to an hour in advance and refrigerate.
- Serving idea: a light drizzle of Worcestershire can be added to boost the beef flavor if desired.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 700 kcal
- Protein
- 43 g
- Carbs
- 63 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Fiber
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 373 mg
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