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Ground Beef Casserole With Mashed Potato Topping

Ground beef casserole with mashed potato topping on a plate with some cucumbers and tomatoes.
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Dinner tonight! Make this delicious ground beef casserole with mashed potato topping for a comforting family dinner that everyone will love.

 

Ingredients

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  • 2 strips bacon (diced)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups hot mashed potatoes
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (3 ounces, divided)
  • Dash ground sweet paprika

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan and Oven: Grease a 2-quart baking dish and preheat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Cook the Bacon: Arrange the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels and set aside.
  1. Cook the Beef: Cook the beef in the bacon drippings until browned, stirring to break it up. Stir in the flour, blending thoroughly, and cook for 1 minute.
    Browned ground beef in a skillet for casserole prep.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  1. Add the Vegetables: Stir in the onion, mushrooms, carrot, and celery, along with the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add the thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the reserved bacon and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
    Carrot, onion, celery, and mushrooms are cooked with the browned ground beef.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  2. Assemble and Bake: Combine the hot mashed potatoes with 1/2 cup of cheese and spread evenly over the beef mixture. Top with the remaining cheese and sprinkle with a bit of paprika. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot. If desired, broil for a few minutes to brown the potatoes.
    Baked ground beef casserole with mashed potato topping.
    Credit: Diana Rattray
  3. Serve: Spoon onto a plate and serve with a salad or fresh vegetables on the side.
    Ground beef casserole with cheesy mashed potato topping and some cucumbers and tomatoes on the side.
    Credit: Diana Rattray

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