Recipe: Barbecue Beef in a Potato Nest

Barbecue Beef in a Potato Nest

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small red or green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2/3 cup 2% milk (approximate)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/3 pounds (4 medium) potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

Place potatoes in microwave-safe bowl. Cover bowl, venting one corner; microwave on HIGH 7 to 8 minutes, just until tender.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper; cook 5 minutes, tossing often. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 2 minutes. Break up and add beef; cook and stir until beef is no longer pink. Mix in sauce.

Mash potatoes; gradually beat in milk until desired consistency is reached. Mix in onions; season with salt and pepper. Cover and reheat potatoes briefly in microwave, if needed.

Divide potatoes equally onto four serving plates. Make an indentation in the middle of each mound; fill with beef mixture, dividing equally.

Servings: 4
Source: United States Potato Board