Pumpkin Johnny Cakes with Berry Compote

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400º F.
2. Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, onion, and garlic and cook until meat is almost cooked through. Reduce to medium heat; add seasoning and frozen vegetables, stirring often for 1-2 minutes. Add stock and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by half. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, make instant potatoes following package instructions. In an 8x8 lightly greased pan, add ground beef with vegetables mixture, then add large spoonful of mashed potatoes on top covering the meat. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan on top of potatoes. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until top is light brown and everything is heated through.

Recipe Note: any ground meat works, can sub frozen vegetables for rinsed canned corn, peas, carrots.

Acknowledgements

This project resulted from a partnership between the American Indian Foods program of the Intertribal Agriculture Council and Montana State University (MSU). The project was funded by MSU’s Outreach and Engagement Council and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (award number 2020-38640-31523-WS1RE through the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under project number SW21-929). MSU and USDA are equal opportunity employers and service providers. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of MSU or the USDA.

Innovator

MSU Food Product Development Lab (FPDL) collaborates with communities to innovate and develop new food products, focusing on enhancing nutritional value and economic opportunities for local producers, particularly in underserved regions.

 

Project Partner

Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) promotes the conservation and development of agricultural resources for Native American communities, focusing on sustainable practices, food sovereignty, and economic growth through advocacy, technical assistance, and policy development.

 

Funder

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (WSARE) program provides competitive grants to support farmer-driven research and education initiatives that promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance profitability, and protect natural resources across the Western United States.

Funder

MSU Outreach & Engagement Council (OEC) fosters community partnerships and engagement initiatives to enhance public service, educational opportunities, and the university's land-grant mission throughout Montana and beyond.