Potato casserole with meat - a classic dish with homely charm
Anyone who loves traditional Polish cuisine knows how important potato casserole with meat is. This delicious dish, distinguished by its filling and the warmth of a home fire, is the essence of a family atmosphere at the table. Its simplicity of ingredients and simultaneous depth of flavor make it unique. It is a dish that can be adapted to your preferences by adding your favorite spices, vegetables or various types of meat. Potatoes, the main ingredient of the casserole, are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, while meat provides protein necessary for health and well-being. All this makes Potato and Meat Casserole perfect for the whole family, whether for lunch or dinner. No matter what the occasion, Potato and Meat Casserole is always a good answer. It is a real feast for the palate that combines the juiciness of the meat, the softness of the potatoes and the intensity of the aromas. Let's do it together step by step!
Ingredients:
- 1kg potatoes (2.2lbs)
- 500 g minced meat (1.1 lbs) - any kind (e.g. beef, pork, chicken)
- 2 onions (large)
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 eggs ( large )
- 1 cup of broth (1 cup )
- 100g cream 18% (3.5oz)
- 100g (3.5oz) cheese - any kind (e.g. gouda, emmental)
- Salt, pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Fresh herbs for decoration (e.g. parsley, dill)
Instructions:
- Peel potatoes, wash and cut into thin slices. Peel the onion and garlic and chop finely.
- In a frying pan, in hot oil, fry the onion. Add minced meat and fry until well browned. Halfway through cooking, add chopped garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large bowl, mix potato slices, browned meat with onions and garlic, and raw eggs. Season everything to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prepare an ovenproof dish, on the bottom of which pour the broth. Then put the potato-meat mass on it.
- Top the casserole with sour cream and top with grated cheese.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C (356F) for about 45 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the casserole is golden brown.
- Sprinkle the casserole with fresh herbs before serving.
Preparation time: 30 min
Cooking time: 45 min
Macro nutrients per 100 grams
Calories: 122.8 kcal
Carbohydrate: 16.69 g
Protein: 4.47 g
Fat: 4.24 g
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