Meat Loaf Casserole

1 pound ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed vegetable soup
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup milk
2 cups instant mashed potato flakes or buds

* Cook the beef and garlic in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.

* Stir the beef, vegetable soup, 1/2 can mushroom soup and Worcestershire in a 3-quart shallow baking dishes.

* Heat the remaining soup, water and butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the milk. Slowly stir in the potatoes. Spoon the potatoes over the beef mixture.

* Bake at 400°F. for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned.