Beef & Mushroom with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 pound Red potatoes mashed
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1/2 pound Fresh mushrooms sliced
• 1 medium Onion sliced
• 3 tablespoons Flour
• 3/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 14.5 ounces Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Butter softened
• 1/2 cup Half-and-half cream
• 1/2 cup French-fried onions optional

Instructions

1. 1. Boil potatoes to mash later (15 minutes)
2. 2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with mushrooms & onion over medium-high heat; drain
3. 3. Stir in flour, pepper, & salt until blended well
4. 4. Gradually stir in broth, bring to a boil
5. 5. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
6. 6. Mash potatoes to desired consistency and add butter, cream, and salt/pepper to taste
7. 7. Spoon potatoes in bowls, top with beef and sprinkle with fried onions