Author Notes
Smashed Beef & Bacon Casserole is a simple dish that can easily be thrown together quick. It is loaded with potatoes, beef,bacon, onions and cheese. A great weeknight dish that is sure to please! —Laurie Brooks
Ingredients
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1 1/2 pounds
lean ground beef
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1/2 cup
bacon jam
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2
onions, diced
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3
cloves garlic, diced
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 packet
instant gravy mix
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6
large potatoes, cleaned and peeled
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1/2 cup
cheddar cheese
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2 tablespoons
milk
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1 tablespoon
butter
Directions
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In a skillet saute onions and garlic, then add ground beef. Cook until brown.
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Cook potatoes (washed and peeled) in boiling water until fork ready. Drain the potatoes leaving 1 cup of the water set aside.
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Add to the meat mixture : 2 tablespoons bacon jam, 1/2 - 1 cup of potato water and the gravy mix.
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Smash the potatoes with milk, butter, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon cheese and the remainder of bacon jam. Mix all together.
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Preheat oven to 350 F
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In a baking / casserole dish, put the meat mixture in first then add the potatoes.
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Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Bake at 350 F for about 20 minutes until cheese is nice and melted.
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