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Mashed Potato Beef 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

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 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

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Mashed Potato Beef Casserole cont.

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.