Casserole with minced meat and potatoes
4 servings
35 minutes
Casserole with minced meat and potatoes is a hearty, cozy dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the warmth of home and the simplicity of traditional recipes. It resembles village lunches where the combination of tender mashed potatoes, aromatic minced meat, and melted cheese creates a harmony of flavors. The history of casserole goes back to times when housewives sought to use simple and accessible products, turning them into nutritious and tasty dishes. This dish is perfect for family dinners as it is easy to prepare and provides rich enjoyment with every bite. Casserole can be complemented with fresh vegetables or herbs; it is great as a standalone dish or paired with light salads. Its soft texture and rich flavor make it a favorite dish for many generations.
1
Peel the potatoes and boil them until cooked.
- Potato: 500 g
2
Chop the onion finely.
- Onion: 150 g
3
Cut the tomatoes into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 350 g
4
Fry the onion in vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Onion: 150 g
- Vegetable oil: to taste
5
Add tomatoes, fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Tomatoes: 350 g
6
Add minced meat, season with salt and pepper, and fry until cooked.
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
When the potatoes are boiled, drain the water, add butter, salt, and mash.
- Potato: 500 g
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
8
Grate the cheese on a fine grater.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
9
Place the minced meat in the baking dish.
- Minced meat: 500 g
10
Spread the mashed potatoes over the minced meat and smooth it out.
- Potato: 500 g
11
Sprinkle with cheese.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
12
Bake at 180 degrees for 30–35 minutes.