Ingredients
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
can (10.75 oz) condensed tomato soup
1
teaspoon garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
bag (11 oz) frozen vegetables
4
cups water
6
tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
1 1/2
cups milk
2
pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Homestyle creamy butter mashed potatoes
Chopped fresh herbs, if desired
Preparation
In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned; drain. Stir in soup, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread mixture evenly in bottom of 6-quart slow cooker. Top evenly with frozen vegetables.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and butter to a rapid boil. Remove from heat; stir in milk and dry potatoes until just combined. Let stand 1 minute, then stir again. Spread evenly over top of vegetables in slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until warm and vegetables are cooked through.
Serve warm sprinkled with herbs.