Scottish Mince 'n Tatties

My best friend married a gent from Glasgow, and he gave me this recipe because he got tired of cooking it for me all the time! It's simple and savoury, and if you want a truly authentic Scottish meal, serve it with buttered peas.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) package  bisto  gravy mix (any gravy mix will do, but Bisto has a bit more flavor)
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons onions, chopped
• 2  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4 -6  potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef and onion in skillet over medium heat. Drain fat.
2. Make a small well in the center of the meat, and add the gravy mix and water.
3. Stir until gravy boils and thickens.
4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
5. Heat through and turn down to low to keep warm.
6. Adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if you like.
7. With a ricer or a potato masher, mix the boiled potatoes with the butter, milk and salt to taste.
8. Serve the meat with the potatoes. It's good with peas!