Potato casserole with homemade minced meat

12 servings

120 minutes

Potato casserole with homemade minced meat is a cozy dish filled with the warmth of home. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where casseroles became a symbol of hearty and comforting food. The tender layers of potato soaked in mayonnaise and egg create the perfect texture, while the golden crust of melted cheese adds an appetizing finish. The minced meat sautéed with onions, carrots, and adjika reveals rich meaty notes with a spicy touch. The casserole is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, and its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks. It can be served as a standalone dish complemented by fresh vegetables or herbs. The taste of this casserole is a harmony of soft potatoes, juicy meat, and aromatic spices that creates true delight in every bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 509.4
• Proteins: 20g
• Fats: 38.4g
• Carbohydrates: 21g

Ingredients

• Potato: 12 pc
• Ground meat: 800 g
• Mayonnaise: 400 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Adjika: 3 tbsp
• Cheese: 200 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Carrot: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion, grate the carrot on a coarse grater. Fry everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece

2. Add the minced meat to the sauté. A couple of minutes before it's done, add adjika, salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Set aside the cooked minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground meat: 800 g
   • Adjika: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Peel the potatoes and slice them no thicker than 5 mm (the thinner, the better). Dip the sliced potatoes in boiling water for a couple of minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces

4. Grease the bottom of the dish with oil. Layer the potatoes on top in 1-2 layers. The slices should overlap each other.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces

5. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the potatoes. Top with all the minced meat. You can add another thin layer of mayonnaise on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 400 g
   • Ground meat: 800 g

6. Place the remaining potatoes on top, just like the bottom layer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces

7. Whisk the remaining mayonnaise with the egg and pour it over the potatoes. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle it on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cheese: 200 g

8. Preheat the oven. Bake at 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. You can cover the baking tray with foil.