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AMERICAN BEEF POT ROAST & CHEESY MASHED POTATOES
Marilyn VanAntwerp, NV
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes - Makes 4 servings

1

 

package (1-3/4 to 2-1/2 pounds) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy

1

 

package (16 to 20 ounces) refrigerated or frozen ready-to-eat mashed potatoes

1/3

 

cup crumbled blue cheese

1

 

tablespoon milk

 

 

Salt and pepper

1

 

teaspoon coarse-grain or Dijon-style mustard

3/4

 

cup canned Cheddar-flavored French-fried onions

1

 

tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Stir in cheese, milk and salt and pepper as desired; keep warm.

2. Meanwhile remove pot roast from package. Transfer gravy to 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Stir in mustard. Cut pot roast into 1-inch pieces. Combine beef with gravy mixture. Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 to 9 minutes or until hot, stirring once.

3. Transfer beef mixture to platter; spoon potatoes around beef. Sprinkle with onions and parsley.

Cook's Tip:
The following brands of fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast have received the beef industry's Mark of Quality for exceptional taste and satisfaction: Harris Ranch , Hormel , John Morrell Convenient Cuisine , Mosey's Time for Dinner , Prima Della , Red Oak Farms , RMH Quick and Easy and Schwan's .

Nutrition information per serving:
717 calories; 54 g protein; 40 g carbohydrate; 23 g fat; 1,643 mg sodium; 166 mg cholesterol; 6.8 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 6.3 mcg vitamin B12; 5.3 mg iron; 15.2 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.

Funded in part by The Beef Checkoff   ©2010 Cattlemen's Beef Board.