Shearers' Mince and Potato Hot Pot

This beef and potato casserole is baked with a cheese sauce and mushrooms. It's a filling crowd pleaser!

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 646 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place potato slices in a medium bowl with enough water to cover.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Bake 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.