Here's a comforting and delicious Potato and Meat Casserole recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or pork (or a mix)
- 5-6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
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Cook the meat: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent. Add the ground meat, breaking it up as it browns. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook until the meat is fully browned, about 8-10 minutes.
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Prepare the potatoes: While the meat is cooking, peel and thinly slice the potatoes. You want the slices to be about 1/8 inch thick so they cook evenly.
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Layer the casserole: In the greased baking dish, start by placing a layer of potato slices. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the potatoes. Add a layer of the cooked meat mixture. Continue layering potatoes and meat, ending with a layer of potatoes on top.
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Mix the egg and milk: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk (or cream). Pour this mixture evenly over the layered casserole.
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Add the cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top layer of potatoes.
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Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly, and the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
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Garnish: Once out of the oven, garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for a burst of freshness.
Serve:
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy this hearty meal with a side salad or steamed vegetables!
Let me know how it turns out if you try it!