Enjoy this simple and satisfying meal on a cold day. Use leftover beef and mushrooms from a previous meal. If you have mashed potatoes on hand, it will be even easier.
2 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1 1/2 lb. minced beef
4 oz. cooked mushrooms, chopped
2 T. flour
1 3/4 c. beef stock
2/3 c. port
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 T. apple jelly
2 lb. mashed potatoes
1 egg
2 T. margarine
pinch of nutmeg
1 T. parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Fry the onion, garlic and bacon in the olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the beef and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes more.
Stir the flour, stock, port, herbs, mustard, jelly, and seasoning. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Spoon into a large pie pan.
In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, egg, margarine, nutmeg, parsley and seasoning. Beat until well mixed.
Spread the potato mixture over the meat and bake for 30-40 minutes until piping hot and golden brown.
