Poor Man’s Meal

Name: Poor Man’s Meal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1/2 cup 2% milk; Minced fresh parsley

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This poor man's meal is a hearty, filling and budget-friendly casserole.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
5 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 large onion, sliced
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup 2% milk
Minced fresh parsley

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Season with pepper and garlic powder. Layer the beef, potatoes and onion slices in a shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and milk; pour over all.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until potatoes are tender. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 272 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

Don't let the name fool you—this poor man's meal recipe guarantees "million-dollar taste" with just a few ingredients!—Mila Abner, Vada, Kentucky

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