• Makes: 4 Servings

The Eating Smart Seasoning Mix helps make this a quick and flavorful dinner of beef and potatoes. Try sweet potatoes or other types for increased variety.

Ingredients

Beef and Potatoes

• 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 1/3 cups water
• 7 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (6-8 potatoes)
• 12 tablespoons Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (12 Tablespoons (3/4 cup) – see ingredients below)
• salt (to taste, optional)

Easting Smart Seasoning Mix

• 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 3/4 cup dried, minced onion
• 2 cups dried milk, non-fat

Directions

1. Wash and peel the potatoes.
2. Collect, slice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.  
3. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain the fat.
4. Add water, potatoes, and seasoning mix. Stir to combine with the beef. 
5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
6. Uncover and cook until excess water is evaporated.
7. Taste; then add a small amount of salt, if needed.
8. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days. 

Notes

Be creative! Add chopped, cooked vegetables or frozen vegetables such as onion, carrots, peas, green beans, or corn after simmering. 

Source: Colorado State University and University of California at Davis. Eating Smart Being Active Recipes.

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