Creamy Ground Beef & Potato Casserole
Ingredients:
500g ground beef
4–5 potatoes, thinly sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 celery stalk, chopped
2 tbsp flour
2 cups milk
1 cup beef broth
Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Grated cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Sauté ground beef until browned. Add onion, carrot, celery and cook until soft.
Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute, then slowly add milk and broth. Simmer until thickened.
Layer potatoes in a baking dish, pour beef mixture over. Repeat layers.
Top with cheese if using.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until golden.
2. Rustic Cottage Pie with Sliced Potatoes
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
500g ground beef
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp thyme
1/2 cup beef stock
3–4 potatoes, sliced thin
Olive oil, salt, pepper
Instructions:
Cook beef with onion until browned. Add tomato paste, thyme, and stock. Simmer.
Add peas and carrots. Season well.
In a dish, spread the meat mixture, then top with potato slices.
Drizzle olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper.
Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 45–50 minutes.
3. Cheesy Beef & Veggie Bake
Ingredients:
500g ground beef
1 zucchini, diced
1 carrot, grated
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
3 potatoes, boiled and sliced
1 cup cream or béchamel sauce
1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions:
Sauté ground beef with all veggies until soft. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
In a dish, layer potatoes, then beef/veggie mix, then a bit of cream. Repeat layers.
Top with shredded cheese.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.