Meaty marrow rounds

450g potatoes

1 onion

4 mushrooms

1 marrow

50g hard cheese, e.g. Cheddar

450g lean minced beef

1 beef stock cube

300ml water

1 x15ml spoon gravy granules

3 x 15 ml spoon milk

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1.    Preheat oven to 180°C or Gas Mark 4.

2.    Prepare the ingredients:

·         peel and chop the potatoes into chunks;

·         peel and chop the onion;

·         slice the mushrooms;

·         cut the marrows into thick rings;

·         grate the cheese.

3.    Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.

4.    Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft.

5.    Dry-fry the beef mince and onions until browned.

6.    Make up the stock.

7.    Add the beef stock, mushrooms and gravy granules to the meat mixture and bring the mixture to the boil.

8.    Stir the mixture well, reduce the heat and allow the mixture to thicken.

9.    Drain the potatoes and mash with the milk.

10. Place the marrow rings onto a baking tray and fill with the meat sauce. 

11. Spoon the mashed potato on top and sprinkle with a little grated cheese.

12. Cook in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. 

If you prefer a spicy dish, add 15ml (1tbsp) curry powder or chilli powder as you brown the mince.

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