Hot Beef Sundae

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 large scoops mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped chives

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
4. To assemble the sundaes, place a scoop of mashed potatoes in each serving bowl. Top with the hot beef mixture, shredded cheddar cheese, and chives.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 sundae):

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 500mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Perfect for a cold winter night
• Can be customized to taste with various toppings

User Comments:

• "This dish is absolutely delicious! The beef is flavorful and the mashed potatoes are creamy and smooth."
• "The chives add a nice touch of freshness and flavor."
• "I love that you can customize this dish with your favorite toppings."
• "It's a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes."
• "This is a dish that the whole family will enjoy."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to cook the ground beef thoroughly to ensure it is safe to eat.
• If you don't have any mashed potatoes on hand, you can make your own using instant mashed potato flakes.
• To make a vegetarian version of this dish, substitute the ground beef with cooked lentils or black beans.