Cheesy Crustless Pot Pie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground turkey breast* (or 96% extra lean ground beef**)
• 6 oz Velveeta, made with 2% milk, shredded
• 1 onion, diced
• 15-oz can white potatoes, drained and diced
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
• 2 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, minced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp flour
• 2 Tbsp light butter

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Brown meat in large skillet on medium heat; drain.  Return meat to skillet.
3. Add onion and celery and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Add garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables and potatoes and mix well. 
5. Spread mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish.
6. In skillet, melt butter on low heat. Add flour and whisk until blended. Cook 2 minutes or until hot and bubbly, stirring occasionally.
7. Gradually stir in water, cook and stir on medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
8. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Pour over meat/vegetable mixture.
10. Bake for 15 minutes.
11. Top with Velveeta and bake 5 minutes more.