Meat and Potato Casserole with Mushrooms and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground meat (Hackfleisch)
• 2 eggs
• Salt, to taste

• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried garlic
• Mixed pepper, to taste

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Fresh dill, chopped
• 100 g (3.5 oz) cream

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 20 g (0.7 oz) butter
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 500 g (1.1 lbs) potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• Olive-oil, for frying

• 20 g (0.7 oz) butter (for potatoes)
• 100 g (3.5 oz) mushrooms, sliced
• 50 g (1.8 oz) cheese, grated
• 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) milk

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PREPARATION:

Prepare the Meat Mixture:

• In a bowl, combine ground meat, eggs, salt, sweet paprika, dried garlic, mixed pepper, minced garlic, chopped dill, and cream. Mix thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.

Cook the Onion and Tomato Paste:

• Heat 20 g butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

• Prepare the Potatoes:
  • Boil the sliced potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• Sauté the Leek and Mushrooms:
  • In a separate skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped leek and cook until softened. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until golden brown. Remove from heat.
• Assemble the Casserole:
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Grease a baking dish with butter.
  • Layer half of the boiled potatoes at the bottom of the dish.
  • Spread the meat mixture evenly over the potatoes.
  • Add the cooked onion and tomato paste mixture on top.
  • Layer the sautéed leek and mushrooms over the meat.
  • Top with the remaining potatoes.
• Prepare the Cheese Topping:
  • In a small bowl, mix the grated cheese with milk. Pour this mixture evenly over the casserole.
• Bake the Casserole:
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with a fresh green salad or roasted vegetables on the side.
• Pair with a glass of red wine or a refreshing lemonade.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the cheese mixture.

• You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or turkey.
• Use a mix of cheddar and mozzarella for a richer cheese topping.

Enjoy !