Greek-Style Shepherd's Meat and Potato Cups

 

1

lb. lean ground beef

1/4

cup Progresso® Plain Bread Crumbs

1

to 2 garlic cloves, minced

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/2

teaspoon salt

1

egg

1 1/3

cups plain mashed potato mix (dry)

Water

Milk

Margarine or butter

Salt

1 1/3

oz. (1/3 cup) crumbled garlic and herb feta cheese

1/3

cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced

1/3

cup chopped seeded tomato

1/4

cup finely chopped green onions

• 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and egg; mix well. Divide mixture evenly into 8 ungreased muffin cups. Pat in bottom and up sides of each cup to form crust.
• 2 In medium saucepan, prepare potatoes as directed on package using water, milk, margarine and salt. Add feta cheese; stir gently to mix. Fill beef-lined cups with potato mixture.
• 3 Place cookie sheet on oven rack below muffin pan in case of spillover. Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked. Remove cups from pan; place on individual serving plates. Sprinkle with olives, tomato and onions.