Athenian Mince
Makes mince into a tasty dish. A great family favourite.
- Preparation
- 10 minutes
- Cooking
- 1 hour
- Serves
- 4-5
Ingredients
- ¾ lb Steak Mince
- ½ Teaspoon Mixed Herbs
- 1 Medium Chopped Onion
- Small Can Tomatoes
- 1lb Cooked Potatoes
- Salt & Pepper
- 2oz Butter
- 2oz Flour
- ¾ Pint Milk
- 2-3oz Grated Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Large Egg, Seperated
Method
- Fry mince and onion until it begines to brown, add tomatoes, herbs and seasoning.
- Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Melt butter in pan, add flour and cook a minute, add milk and stir until smooth and thickened and season.
- Remove from heat and add egg yolk, cheese and nutmeg.
- Spoon half of mince into ovenproof dish, slice half of potatoes onto mince and pour on half the sauce.
- Repeat with a layer of remaining mince and slice the remaining potatoes on top.
- Whisk egg white until stiff and fold into remaining sauce. Spread over top of potato layer.
- Bake in centre of oven, gas mark 5, 375F, 190C for about 45 minutes or until top os puffed up and golden.