one dish meals

1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, ketchup and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; mix well. Press mixture in bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 375°F. for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine frozen mixed vegetables, water, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder and onion powder; mix well. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. With fork, stir in milk and potato flakes until potatoes are of desired consistency.

3. Remove beef crust from oven; pour off any drippings. Spoon potato mixture evenly into partially baked crust. Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until beef crust is thoroughly cooked, and potatoes and vegetables are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with chopped chives.

Makes 6 servings

Nutritional Info Per 1 Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 310, Calories from Fat 100, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated 4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 620 mg, Total Carbohydrate 33, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Sugars 4 g, Protein 19 g

Diet Exchange: 2 Starch, 2 Medium-Fat Meat,
OR 2 Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-Fat Meat

This recipe courtesy of Green Giant.