Mashed Potato Beef Casserole

By á-48481

Ingredients

• 2 bacon strips
• 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 teaspoons pepper
• 3 cups hot mashed potatoes
• 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• paprika

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook beef in drippings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Toss onion, mushrooms, carrot and celery in flour; add to skillet with broth, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat. simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add bacon; transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. combine potatoes and 1/2 cup of cheese; spread over beef mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining cheese.
Bake uncovered, at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Broil 4 in. from heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly