South Carolina Beef: From Our Ranchers to Your Schools

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the mashed potatoes according to the manufacturer’s instructions and set aside. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F and heat a braising pan. 3. Add vegetable oil to the braising pan. Sauté the onions until tender. 4. Add ground beef to the braising pan and cook thoroughly until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F for at least 15 seconds. Drain all excess grease. 5. Dissolve the beef base in 1 pint of water to create a broth. 6. Add the 5-way mixed vegetables, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to the cooked beef mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, adding more broth if necessary to keep the mixture moist. 7. Spray 2” hotel pans with pan coating spray. 8. Divide the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into the prepared 2” hotel pans. 9. Spread an equal amount of mashed potatoes over the beef mixture in each pan. 10. Top the mashed potatoes with an equal amount of shredded cheddar cheese. 11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the top is golden brown.

CREDITS: Meat/Meat Alternative (M/MA): 2oz. Vegetables: 1/2 cup

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