Meat and Potato Casserole

Meat and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 500 g ground beef (or minced meat of choice)
• 700 g potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk or cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional)

 Instructions

1. Preheat oven
   • Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
2. Cook the meat
   • Heat oil in a skillet.
   • Sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
   • Add ground beef, cook until browned.
   • Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs.
3. Assemble the casserole
   • Grease a baking dish.
   • Layer half of the potatoes at the bottom.
   • Spread the cooked meat over the potatoes.
   • Add the remaining potatoes on top.
4. Add liquid & cheese
   • Pour broth and milk (or cream) evenly over the dish.
   • Sprinkle cheese on top.
5. Bake
   • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
   • Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and tender.
6. Rest & serve
   • Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

 Optional Add-ins

• Sliced mushrooms
• Bell peppers
• Cream of mushroom soup (for extra creaminess)