Ingredients:
8 ounces beef, minced
1 small onions, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 ounce mushrooms, chopped
1 small carrots, grated
1 teaspoon flour
2/3 cup beef stock
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt & pepper
Directions:
TOPPING 3/4 cup wholemeal flour 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 oz butter 1/3 cup grated cheese 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs Fry mince over a medium heat in its own fat, turning, until evenly browned.
Add the onion, celery, mushrooms and carrot and fry for 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook a further minute. Add the stock, sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, stirring.
Cover and simmer 30 – 40 minutes.
To make Topping:- Place the flour and rolled oats in a bowl.
Rub in the butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Stir in the cheese, herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the meat to a greased casserole and spoon topping over.
Bake at 375 F for 20 – 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 25 min.
Time total: 75 min.