Potato and Minced Meat Casserole Recipe

This hearty Potato and Minced Meat Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines layers of tender potatoes, seasoned minced meat, and mushrooms, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family dinner, this casserole is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

Preparation Time

Prep Time: 20-25 minutes

Cook Time: 30-35 minutes

Total Time: 50-60 minutes

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes
4 chicken eggs, beaten
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
500 g minced meat (beef, pork, or a mix)
150 g raw mushrooms, sliced
150 ml tomato sauce
150 g hard mozzarella cheese, grated
A bunch of spring onions, chopped
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Salt, ground black pepper, dried ground sweet paprika, and dried ground garlic (to taste)

I1. Prepare the Potatoes:

Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.
Boil the potato slices in salted water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Minced Meat Mixture:
Heat some vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the minced meat and cook until browned. Season with salt, ground black pepper, dried ground sweet paprika, and dried ground garlic to taste.
Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their juices and are tender.
Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Assemble the Casserole: