Ingredients
¾ cup chopped onion
⅓ cup dried breadcrumbs
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup barbecue sauce of your choice
2 teaspoons chilli powder
¾ teaspoon of salt
1 beaten egg
Potatoes
1 package butter flavored instant mashed potatoes
⅔ cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon of butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
¼ cup crispy fried onions
⅔ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Heat oven to 375*, lightly spray a 9×9 baking dish
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, barbecue sauce, breadcrumbs, egg and spices.
Press the meat mixture into the bottom of the sprayed dish
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes
Remove from the oven and carefully drain the fat
In another bowl, prepare the instant potatoes and mix with the evaporated milk, cheese, dried onions, butter and bacon
Spread the potato mixture over the meat and sprinkle with grated cheese, bacon and dried onions.
Place under broiler, 6 inches from broiler, and broil for 3 minutes.
Serve with an extra portion of barbecue sauce if desired.
Enjoy!