Italian Hamburger Deep Dish
meats
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 instant mashed potato buds, enough; for 6 or 7 servings
2 tablespoon instant minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
4 oz mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredd; ed
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2". Cook beef, salt, pepper and garlic in a 12" skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Prepare potatoes as directed on the package for 6 or 7 servings--except stir in onion and oregano. Spread half of the potato mixture on bottom of baking dish. Layer with beef and half of the tomatoes. Top with the remaining potatoes and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. From the Betty Crocker Casseroles and One Dish Meals September 1996 issue Formatted on October 3, 1996 by Jamie Calton
Yield: 8 servings
