Mashed Potato Beef Casserole
Beef and vegetables are mixed in a sauce, topped with mashed potatoes and cheese, and baked.
Ingredients
bacon strips (diced)
2
ground beef
1 lb
onion (chopped)
1 large
fresh mushrooms (sliced)
1/4 lb
carrot (chopped)
1 large
celery rib (chopped)
1
all-purpose flour
3 tbsp
beef broth
1 cup
Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp
dried tarragon
1 tsp
pepper
1/4 tsp
hot mashed potatoes
3 cups
shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
3/4 cup
paprika
to taste
Instructions
1
Cook the Meat and Vegetables
Fry bacon in a skillet until crispy; drain, reserving 1 tsp of drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook beef in the drippings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Coat onion, mushrooms, carrot, and celery with flour; add to the pan along with broth, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce to low. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the bacon; transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish.
2
Bake
Combine the potatoes and 1/2 cup of cheese; spread over the beef mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and the remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Broil 4 inches from the heat source for 5 minutes until bubbly.
