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Thanks to Beth Gay for this
recipe
Ingredients
3 pounds red potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
Salt
Vegetable oil, to coat pan
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped.
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Black pepper
2 cups milk
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
1/2 cup unseasoned dry breadcnrmbs
Directions
1. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with water to cover by I inch. Add
a generous pinch of salt and cook for 15 minutes, or until tender. Potatoes
cook quickly. Test often for tenderness and don't overcook them.
Alternatively, cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 5 minutes,
releasing the pressure immediately to prevent overcooking. Drain the
potatoes and arrange them in a 6- by 9- by Z-inch casserole dish.
2. ln a large skillet, add a little oil to coat the pan. Combine the beef
and onion and cook together over medium heat until the beef is browned and
the onion softened, about I0 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan and whisk in the flour to make a
roux. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles
and the flour turns light brown in color. Gradually whisk in the milk and
continue to stir while cooking over medium heat. When the mixture thickens,
season with salt and pepper, then stir in the cheese and browned beef and
onions.
5. Pour the ground beef mixture over the potatoes and bake the casserole for
20 minutes, until heated through and bubbling. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on
top of the casserole and bake until the crumbs are toasted, about 5 minutes
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