Corned Beef Au Gratin

This is another recipe that my mother made for us. mother could always make a great meal even while being very frugal.

Preheat oven to 350f.

Cut up corned beef into small cubes.

Set aside.

In saut pan , lightly saut onions , celery in the vegetable oil , just until soft.

Let cool approximately 10-15 minutes.

Stir together corned beef , sauted vegetables , egg.

Set aside.

In same saut pan , melt butter.

Stir in flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.

Add milk to make roux.

Cook until thickened.

Season with ground black pepper.

Remove from heat and stir into meat mixture.

Place in greased 8x8-inch baking dish.

Mix bread crumbs with 3 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle over the top of corned beef mixture.

Bake until bubbly - approximately 30 minutes.

corned beef, celery, onion, vegetable oil, butter, flour, milk, fresh breadcrumb, egg, ground black pepper