Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for teens with cystic fibrosis (CF). Teens with CF often need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.

This dish is packed with calories and can be served as a meal or with vegetables.

Prep time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 c. high-calorie mashed potatoes, prepared

1/3 c. sliced mushrooms

8 oz. ground beef

1/3 c. onion, diced

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tbsp. flour

1/2 c. beef gravy

1 carrot, shredded

1/4 tsp. marjoram

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Sauté mushrooms, garlic, and onions until tender, approximately 7 minutes.
3. Transfer mixture to bowl.
4. Cook beef until brown in skillet over medium heat, approximately 8 minutes.
5. Add flour and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add mushrooms, onion, garlic, gravy, carrot, Worcestershire, and marjoram.
7. Simmer for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Spoon beef mixture into a small baking dish or two oven-safe bowls.
9. Spoon mashed potatoes over top of beef mixture.
10. Bake until heated through and golden brown, approximately 25 minutes.
11. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.  

Serves: 2

Serving size: 1 1/4 cups

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

922 calories

34 g protein

72 g fat

931 mg sodium

111 mg calcium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD

Date reviewed: July 2003