Farmhouse Pie

• 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.

• Yields:4- 6 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour