Gravy Beef Tips with Mashed Potatoes

Continuing on our quest for quick and easy meals in a hurry, this super simple meal of Beef Tips and Mashed Potatoes only needs a simple steamed vegetable as a side dish to make it a complete meal. Don't forget to pick up some crusty rolls from the bakery on the way home - perfect for sopping up the gravy.

What You Need:

1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 can of mushrooms
1 (17 oz.) pkg. cooked beef tips with gravy
1/2 C beef broth
1 (20 oz.) pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes
2 T of margarine
1/8 t pepper

How to Make It:

Saute the onion in a small amount of butter or oil in a large skillet.
Add the mushrooms, and stir together.
Empty the beef tips with the gravy into the skillet.
Stir in the beef broth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until heated through.
Prepare the mashed potatoes as directed on the package.
Stir the margarine and pepper into the prepared potatoes.
Serve the beef tips with gravy over the potatoes.

Makes 4 servings



Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 35 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 372; Fat 15g; Saturated Fat 6g; Carbohydrates 36g; Fiber 2g;
Protein 23g; Cholesterol 64 mg; Sodium 1,174 mg

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