Shearers' Mince And Potato Hot Pot

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 2 tablespoons butter, diced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). place potato slices in a medium bowl with enough water to cover.
• heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. stir in ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, and worcestershire sauce. season with salt and pepper. cook until beef is evenly browned and onions are tender.
• in a separate medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter, and thoroughly blend in flour. gradually stir in milk. cook and stir 5 minutes, or until thickened. reduce heat, and blend cheddar cheese into the mixture. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• line a medium baking dish with 1/2 the potato slices. pour in the ground beef mixture, and top with mushrooms. cover with the cheese sauce mixture. top with remaining potatoes. dot with 2 tablespoons butter.
• bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.