Italian Hamburger Deep Dish (Gluten Free)

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

2 2/3

cups water

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1

teaspoon salt, if desired

2

tablespoons instant minced onion

1

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

2/3

cup milk

2

cups Betty Crocker® Potato Buds® mashed potatoes (dry)

3

to 4 medium tomatoes, sliced

4

oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced

• 1 Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease or spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, 1 teaspoon salt, the pepper and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 In 3-quart saucepan, heat water, butter, 1 teaspoon salt, the onion and oregano to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in milk and dry potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 30 seconds or until liquid is absorbed; whip with fork until fluffy. Spread half of the potato mixture in baking dish. Layer with beef and half of the tomatoes. Top with remaining potatoes and tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese.
• 3 Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.