Hot Hamburger with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 c mushrooms, sliced
• 1 T margarine
• 2 c fat free beef broth
• 1/8 c all-purpose flour
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 T garlic salt
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 T margarine
• 1/4-1/2 c milk
• Serves 4

Directions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add margarine swirl until melted. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove to a bowl. Add 2 cups of beef broth and 1/8 cup of all-purpose flour to the mushrooms. Stir well to combine.
2. Combine ground beef and garlic salt in a medium mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Divide into 6 equal portions and shape into patties.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat,. Add patties and cook until almost done; about 4 minutes on each side.
4. Add the mushroom broth mixture to the pan and bring to a boil. Simmer until thick and patties are cooked through.
5. Time potatoes to be ready when meat is ready.
6. Peel and dice 3 medium potatoes. Add to a saucepan filled with cold water and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender then drain.
7. Put 2 tablespoons of margarine in a large mixing bowl. Add potatoes and stir until the margarine is melted.
8. With a hand mixer, beat the potatoes until most of the lumps are broken up. Add 1/8 cup of milk. Continue to stir with the hand mixer adding milk to reach desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.