Roast beef, shiitake mushrooms and fresh thyme transform a '50s-style hash to a modern version that takes only 20 minutes to make. This hash keeps well. Make double, if you have time.
Helpful Hints:
_ Ask deli to cut roast beef into a {-inch thick slice. It can then easily be cut into cubes.
_ Any type of canned beans can be used in the salad.
_ Diced fresh onions can be found in the produce section of the supermarket.
Countdown:
_ Preheat oven to 350 degrees to warm bread.
_ Make hash.
_ While hash cooks, make salad.
Shopping List:
6 ounces thick sliced lean deli roast beef, cut {-inch thick, 1 large can sliced potatoes, 1 package pine nuts, 1 bottle dried thyme, 1 can/jar sliced sweet pimento, 1 container fresh diced onion, 1 container shiitake mushrooms (3 { ounces needed), 1 bag washed, ready-to-eat mixed salad
Staples: olive oil, flour, fat-free, low-salt chicken broth, reduced-fat oil and vinegar salad dressing(ASTERISK), salt, black peppercorns
