Inside-Out Beef Stroganoff

Instructions

1. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Brush both sides of mushrooms with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with 2 teaspoons thyme and the pepper. Place mushrooms on cookie sheet; set aside. Set oven control to broil.
2. In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add beef; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove beef from skillet; cover to keep warm.
3. In same skillet, mix milk, water, 1 teaspoon thyme and the uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box); heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
4. Meanwhile, broil mushrooms with tops 6 inches from heat 7 to 8 minutes, turning once, until mushrooms are tender.
5. Stir beef into pasta mixture; cook until thoroughly heated. To serve, place one mushroom on each of 4 dinner plates. Divide pasta and sauce mixture evenly over mushrooms. If desired, garnish with additional fresh thyme sprigs.