Potato casserole with minced meat
8 servings
60 minutes
Potato casserole with minced meat is a cozy dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of mashed potatoes, the juiciness of minced meat, and the spiciness of parmesan. Historically, this recipe emerged as a way to create a hearty and affordable dish from simple ingredients found in every home. Its taste is a harmonious blend of creamy potatoes, aromatic meat, and a hint of garlic that creates a sense of home comfort. The casserole is perfect for family dinners as well as festive tables since it evokes feelings of comfort and warms the soul. It can be served with fresh vegetables or sauces that enhance its flavor depth. This dish unites generations and creates a warm atmosphere at the table.
1
Wash, peel, and boil the potatoes in salted water.
- Potato: 800 g
- Butter: 150 g
2
Chop the onion and garlic finely, sauté in sunflower oil until the characteristic onion smell arises.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Add the minced meat to the pan, break up the lumps with a spatula, mix with the onion and garlic, and fry until cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Minced meat: 1 kg
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
4
Mash the potatoes into puree, pour in melted butter, cream, beat in 1 raw egg and grated cheese (2/3 of the prepared) in turn. Mix everything carefully until a uniform puree consistency.
- Potato: 800 g
- Butter: 150 g
- Cream 20%: 150 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 300 g
5
Grease the baking dish with oil. Layer half of the puree, then the minced meat, puree again, and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan on top. Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for half an hour.
- Butter: 150 g
- Potato: 800 g
- Minced meat: 1 kg
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 300 g