Casserole with minced meat and potatoes

4 servings

80 minutes

Casserole with minced meat and potatoes is a cozy and hearty dish of Russian cuisine, embodying home comfort and family dinner traditions. Tender mashed potatoes soaked in butter and milk harmoniously combine with aromatic beef mince sautéed with onions and garlic. Serbian bryndza adds a spicy note, making the taste rich and memorable. The casserole is perfect for cozy evenings when you crave something simple yet truly delicious and warming. It can be served as a standalone dish or complemented with fresh vegetables and herbs. This recipe conveys the traditions of Russian cuisine, where the combination of heartiness and simplicity in preparation is valued.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 562.9
• Proteins: 26.7g
• Fats: 38.4g
• Carbohydrates: 27.8g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Ground beef: 450 g
• Serbian feta cheese: 130 g
• Milk: 50 ml
• Butter: 30 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 15 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.

2. Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Finely chop the onion and garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Garlic: 1 clove

4. Fry for 2-3 minutes in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 15 ml

5. Add minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 450 g

6. Roast for another 5–7 minutes.

7. Mash the boiled potatoes into puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

8. Add milk and butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 50 ml
   • Butter: 30 g

9. Mix

10. Place half of the puree in a baking dish.

11. Place half of the bryndza on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Serbian feta cheese: 130 g

12. Spread the minced meat evenly.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground beef: 450 g

13. Put out the remaining puree.

    Required ingredients:

    • Potato: 500 g

14. And on top, cheese.

    Required ingredients:

    • Serbian feta cheese: 130 g

15. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.