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Potato and Minced Meat Casserole

A hearty and comforting dish perfect for family dinners, featuring crispy potatoes layered with savory minced meat, vegetables, and cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 900 g Potatoes (approximately 2 lbs) Peeled and cut into pieces
  • 150 g Hard cheese (approximately 5.3 oz) Sliced
  • 5 pieces Raw eggs Beaten
  • 1 bunch Green onions Chopped
  • 1 piece Onion Finely chopped
  • 200 g Cherry tomatoes (approximately 7 oz) Chopped
  • 200 g Minced meat (approximately 7 oz) Use preferred type
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • to sprinkle Breadcrumbs for sprinkling the pan
  • for frying Oil for frying and greasing the mold
  • to taste Dried red chili pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces, then fry them in boiling oil until golden brown. Spread them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper using a fork, and mix in the chopped green onions.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the finely chopped onion until transparent, seasoning with salt. Add the chopped cherry tomatoes and fry for a few minutes.
  4. Next, add the minced meat and dried red chili pepper, cooking over medium heat for 15 minutes. Transfer this mixture to a bowl to cool.
  5. Grease a baking dish with oil and sprinkle it with breadcrumbs.
Assembly
  1. Layer some of the fried potatoes in the dish, followed by some of the egg and green onion mixture.
  2. Add sliced hard cheese on top of the potatoes, then layer all the cooled minced meat filling.
  3. Add the remaining sliced cheese and cover with the rest of the fried potatoes.
  4. Pour the remaining egg and green onion mixture over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 minutes.

Notes

Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before slicing for easier serving. Pair with a fresh green salad or steamed vegetables. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated.