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.
1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2
Peel, chop, and boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.
- Potato: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
3
Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 1 clove
4
Fry for 2-3 minutes in vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 15 ml
5
Add minced meat.
- Ground beef: 450 g
6
Roast for another 5–7 minutes.
7
Mash the boiled potatoes into puree.
- Potato: 500 g
8
Add milk and butter.
- 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.
- Serbian brine cheese (sir): 130 g
12
Spread the minced meat evenly.
- Ground beef: 450 g
13
Put out the remaining puree.
- Potato: 500 g
14
And on top, cheese.
- Serbian brine cheese (sir): 130 g
15
Place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 30 minutes.
