hamburger pie

The comfort meal of our childhood. Our mom used to make it for us before the first day of school, a big test or even when we were having a bad day. This recipe should take less than an hour to cook and it serves up to 4-5 people.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 1 clove of garlic

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 can of green beans

• S+P to your taste

• 1 can of Marinara Sauce (I use Rao’s or Carbone)

• 1 container of pre-cooked mashed potatoes (I use the Country Crock or Whole Foods ones)

• 1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

• Preheat a pot with oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, garlic and sauté for 3 minutes

• Preheat oven to 350°

• In the same pan, brown your ground beef

• Add spices to the spices once cooked down.

• Add in can of green beans.

• Mix in the Marinara sauce.

• Grease a round ceramic baking dish or any deep baking pan.

• Add in the meat mixture

• Cook pre-heated mashed potatoes with directions on the back of the container.

• Carefully cover the meat mixture with the mashed potatoes

• Sprinkle cheese to cover the mashed potatoes

• Place in oven for 30 minutes or under cheese is bubbling and crispy

• Wait 5-10 minutes to cool before serving.

Enjoy! Warm the soul!