Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      package       instant mashed potatoes -- (4 servings worth)
   1      tablespoon    butter
     1/2  cup           sour cream
                        salt and pepper to taste
   1      pound         ground beef
     1/2  cup           chopped onion
   1      package       frozen mixed vegetables -- thawed, (10 ounce)
     1/4  cup           water
   1      can           cheddar cheese soup
   1      teaspoon      worcestershire sauce
     1/4  teaspoon      dried thyme -- crushed
                        paprika to garnish

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees In large pot, stir instant potatoes into boiling water. Add butter, sour cream, salt and pepper, set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is brown. Drain. Stir in vegetables and 1/4 cup water. Cook, covered, until tender. Stir in cheddar cheese soup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into 1 1/2 quart casserole. Drop instant potato mixture in mounds on casserole. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered until hot. Approximately 20 minutes.