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Meat and Potatoes Casserole in a Jar

This meat and potatoes casserole in a jar packs dried potatoes and a seasoning bag. Simmer it with browned ground beef and water for 4 servings.

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Sara Noel
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Meat and Potatoes Casserole in a Jar

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Dehydrated potatoes in a quart jar with a small bag of dry milk, sauce mix and seasonings. Simmer with browned ground beef for four servings.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings4 servings
Calories470
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups dehydrated potatoes
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 pkg. (6 Tbsp.) sauce mix
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. beef bouillon granules

Equipment

  • mason jars
  • zip-top bags
  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Add the potatoes to a quart jar.
  2. Seal the milk, sauce mix, pepper, salt, and bouillon in a small zip bag and set it on top of the potatoes.

Notes

Brown 1 pound ground beef and drain. Stir in 2 3/4 cups water and the jar contents. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer about 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 166g | Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Trans Fat: 1.3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 907mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4.6g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 2.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 4 servings from the whole mix with 1 pound ground beef; beef bouillon granules counted as beef bouillon powder, ground beef counted as beef, 85% lean, raw. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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