Ingredients
1 pound ground beef1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium red onion, diced6 garlic cloves, minced1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes1 cup beef stock1 envelope chili seasoning mix1 package (24 ounces) refrigerated mashed potatoes1 cup shredded cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese4 green onions, thinly slicedGrated Parmesan cheese
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef, salt and pepper until beef is no longer pink. Drain beef; remove from skillet.
In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Add beef, mixed vegetables, kidney beans, tomatoes, beef stock and chili seasoning; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Heat mashed potatoes according to microwave package directions; spread over top of beef mixture.
Sprinkle with cheese; bake until bubbly and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes; sprinkle with green onions and Parmesan cheese.
