Skinny Shepherd's Pie

Steps

• 1

  Heat oven to 375°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Add frozen vegetables, tomatoes, thawed spinach, gravy, salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to beef mixture. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• 2

  Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat water, butter, salt and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder to boiling. Remove from heat; add milk. Stir in dry potatoes; blend well. Spoon beef mixture into ungreased 2 1/2- to 3-quart oval casserole or 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon potatoes over top of hot beef mixture; spread evenly.
• 3

  Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are set and mixture is hot.