Stuffing without a Turkey

A great dish that combines store bought stuffing with olives, pickles and herbs to create a magnificent concoction sure become a Thanksgiving--or anytime--favorite. I use milk in place of water when preparing the stuffing mix.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 537 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• ½ cup chopped onions
• ½ cup chopped black olives
• 2 (6 ounce) packages dry bread stuffing mix
• ¼ teaspoon chopped garlic
• 3 large potatoes, chopped
• 2 (4 ounce) jars chopped pimento peppers
• ¼ cup sweet pickles, finely chopped
• ¼ cup dill pickles, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Prepare the stuffing according to directions on package.

Step 3

Over medium-low heat in a large saucepan, place the ground beef, onions and garlic. Slowly cook and stir until the onions are soft and the beef is evenly brown. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Place potatoes in a large, deep skillet with oil. Slowly cook and stir 10 minutes, or until evenly brown and tender, but firm.

Step 5

Mix the stuffing, ground beef mixture, potatoes, pepper, salt, pimento peppers, olives, sweet pickles and dill pickles in the baking dish.

Step 6

Return to the oven and bake 30 minutes. Serve hot.