Recipe: Italian Hamburger Deep Dish (using instant mashed potatoes)

Italian Hamburger Deep Dish
Rec.food.recipe/Cenedra1998
Makes 4-6 servings

This casserole combines mashed potatoes, ground beef, tomatoes and cheese in an unusual but very tasty fashion. I loved it, but unfortunately can't remember where the recipe came from to site my sources. Sorry!

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 minced clove garlic
4 Tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3-4 sliced tomatoes
6-7 servings instant mashed potatoes
8 oz mozzarella

Heat oven to 350. Grease casserole dish.

Brown beef with salt, pepper, garlic, and 2 Tablespoons onion; drain.

Prepare potatoes as directed on package - except stir in remaining 2 Tablespoons onion and oregano. Spread the potato mixture on the bottom of the baking dish; spread a thin layer of sliced or shredded mozzarella over it, layer with the beef, top with sliced tomatoes, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Serve with garlic toast and applesauce (the applesauce is particularly good with this dish).