Well that's the last time I listen to you lot.......

kerri_gt

Own_My_Own wrote: »

I always throw in a handful of basic stuffing mix when I'm making a mince dish. It thickens and gives some extra taste.
I also add a splash of soya sauce, to make the dish darker.

I love Soy sauce, I often use it in casseroles and chills instead of salt. Gives a deeper flavour IMO.

OP - fear not, I made the biggest, fairly dreadful turkey casserole last winter (bit too much soup lentils to also make it stretch but just tasted a bit bleugh and was too thick for my liking) Although I did get a bit sick of the flavour, by June i think I'd used my last batch by adding small portions to other dishes.