FAST FIX

SKILLET BBQ BEEF POT PIE

Beef potpie is a classic comfort food, but who’s got time to see it through? My crowd-pleaser is not only speedy; it uses up leftover stuffing.

—PRISCILLA YEE CONCORD, CA


START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

1 /3 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

1 /2 cup salsa

1 /2 cup barbecue sauce

3 cups cooked cornbread stuffing

1 /2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 /4 cup chopped sweet red pepper

1.  In a large skillet, cook beef and 1 /4 cup green onions over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in mixed vegetables, salsa and barbecue sauce; cook, covered, over medium-low heat 4-5 minutes or until heated through.

2.  Layer stuffing over beef; sprinkle with cheese, red pepper and remaining green onion. Cook, covered, 3-5 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted.

PER SERVING 1 /2 cups: 634 cal., 27g fat ( 9g sat. fat ) , 85mg chol., 1372mg sod., 62g carb. ( 19g sugars, 9g fiber ) , 33g pro.