Mashed Potato Beef Casserole Recipe

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This recipe came out of my Mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed our large family. The tarragon really comes through to make a flavorful main dish. Now I prepare it for our four children and six grandchildren.

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Mashed Potato Beef Casserole Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min.
  • Yield: 4-6 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 bacon strips, diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
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  • 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

Directions

  • In a large 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 the broth, Worcestershire sauce, tarragon and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add bacon; transfer to a greased 2-qt. 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 the heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 381 calories, 19 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 73 mg cholesterol, 625 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 23 g protein.

Originally published as Mashed Potato Beef Casserole in Taste of Home April/May 1999, p27

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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by ekatiakarpova

That`s very tasty! I did some changes. I didn`t use mushrooms and I use the juice from simmering to make mashed potatoes ( there was a lot of juice in it). I added whole garlic cloves when I cooked mashed potatoes, you can easly remove them when you will finish to boil your potatoes. Garlic will give you extra flavor.


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by TidyLittleClutter

Made this many times. The bacon gives it that extra flava pop!


Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by TexasCookie

This is one of the best recipes ever. It's a sort of Cottage Pie and it is easy to make and delicious. Highly recommended!!!

 
 
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