Beef w/Bacon + Mashed Potato Casserole
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Recipe Link: http://www.rd.com/content/mashed-potato-beef-casserole-recipe/ Beef w/Bacon + Mashed Potato Casserole
2 bacon strips, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups hot mashed potatoes
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Paprika
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish
and set aside.
Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon
drippings. Set bacon aside.
Cook beef in drippings over medium heat, breaking up meat
with the back of a wooden spoon, until no longer pink; drain.
Toss onion, mushrooms, carrot and celery in flour; add to
skillet with the broth, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon and
pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer,
uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add bacon; spread evenly in prepared baking dish.
Combine potatoes and 1/2 cup cheese; spread over beef mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika and remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.
Broil 4 inches from heat 5 minutes or until bubbly.
Serves: 4-6
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