FRENCH ONION SHEPHERD'S PIE SKILLET

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Brothy, richly flavored French onion soup meets shepherd's pie in this comfort food mashup that couldn't be easier. Ground beef and Progresso™ beef flavored broth create a deeply savory base for this meal, so there's no need to spend hours stewing meat and making broth. Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes make for a fluffy and cheesy topping that's a perfect replacement for the cheese toast of French onion soup. So next time you need a cozy weeknight meal full of flavor and low on fuss, you know what's on the menu.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pouch (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Water, milk and butter called for on potatoes pouch
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot; add beef, and cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain; clean out skillet, and set beef aside. Add butter to same skillet, and melt over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until softened and browned. Stir in garlic, thyme and pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Stir in broth and soy sauce; heat to simmering. Return beef to skillet, and simmer 2 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened slightly. Remove from heat.
  • Make potatoes as directed on pouch. Stir cheeses into potatoes. Spoon mixture over beef mixture in skillet. Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until heated through (at least 165°F in center) and top is slightly puffed and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1380 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

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