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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A Quick and Easy recipe from Canadian Living magazine, so it's tested until perfect. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 onion, diced |
2 large carrots, peeled and diced |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1 lb lean ground beef |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 1/3 cups sodium-reduced beef broth |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
2 lbs boiling potatoes (4 or 5) |
1 cup milk |
1 cup shredded extra-old cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: In large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In same saucepan, heat milk to scalding; remove from heat. Add potatoes; mash with potato masher. Beat with electric beater until smooth. Stir in cheese.
3. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, carrots and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste.
4. Stir in broth and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
5. Pour meat mixture into 6-cup (1.5 L) casserole dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. Bake in 400°F (200°C) oven until bubbly and browned, about 20 minutes.
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