Potato casserole with minced meat

4 servings

60 minutes

Potato casserole with minced meat is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that warms the soul and fills the home with the aromas of a hearth. Its history is rooted in the traditions of simple yet hearty peasant cooking that used accessible ingredients. Tender mashed potatoes soaked in milk and butter combine with a fragrant layer of meat sautéed with onions, creating a harmony of flavors. The casserole has a soft texture and rich taste, where the creamy notes of potato perfectly contrast with the juiciness of the minced meat. This dish is versatile: it suits family dinners as well as festive tables. It pairs wonderfully with vegetable salads, pickles, and sour cream, enhancing the flavor palette. Each spoonful of this casserole feels like a return to childhood, filling one with comfort and warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 533.3
• Proteins: 23.3g
• Fats: 30.8g
• Carbohydrates: 41.8g

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 400 g
• Potato: 800 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Butter: 40 g
• Milk: 200 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil potatoes for 25 minutes. Drain the water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 800 g

2. Add boiled milk with butter. Make puree. Salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 200 ml
   • Butter: 40 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Fry the onion until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

4. Add minced meat to the onion and fry for 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Ground beef: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Layer the ingredients and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.