Parsley-potato Topped Oven Swiss Steak

Ingredients

1 lb beef round steak
1 slice onion
12 oz home-style beef gravy
14 1/2 oz tomatoes
1/4 t thyme leaves
1/4 t pepper

Instructions

1 1/2 c Water 3 T Margarine or butter 2 1/4 c Mashed potatoes 3/4 c Milk 3 T Finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 t Salt 1/4 t Dried thyme leaves 1 ea Egg, beaten Paprika

1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Arrange beef in ungreased 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish. Top with carrots and onions.

2. In medium bowl, combine gravy, tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon thyme and pepper; mix well. Spoon over beef and vegetables. Cover with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours.

3. In medium saucepan, bring water and margarine to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes, milk, parsley, salt and 1/4 teaspoon thyme. Add egg; mix well.

4. Uncover baking dish; spoon or pipe potato mixture over hot mixture.

Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are set and light golden brown.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 350 Calories, 13 g Fat, 710 mg Sodium