Mashed Potato Beef Casserole

• 2 bacon strips
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• Paprika
• 1 c. beef broth
• 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 c. hot mashed potatoes
• 3/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

1. In skillet, brown bacon until crisp.
2. Drain and crumble, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings.
3. Set aside.
4. Cook beef in bacon drippings over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
5. Toss onions, mushrooms, carrot, and celery in flour.
6. Add to skillet with the broth and Worcestershire sauce, tarragon, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
7. Simmer, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables
8. are tender.
9. Add bacon. Transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish.
10. Combine potatoes and 1/2 cup cheese. Spread over beef mixture.
11. Sprinkle with paprika and remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350u0b0 for 20 to 25 minutes. Broil 4 inches from heat for 5 minutes.
12. Serves 4-6.

bacon strips, ground beef, onion, mushrooms, carrot, celery, flour, paprika, beef broth, worcestershire sauce, tarragon, pepper, hot mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=129977 (may not work)