Here’s a hearty baked dish: layered minced meat and potato casserole—comforting, filling, and perfect for family dinners.
🥔🥩 Layered Minced Meat & Potato Casserole
🧾 Ingredients
- ground beef (or lamb) – 500 g
- potato – 4–5 medium, thinly sliced or parboiled
- onion – 1 large, chopped
- Garlic – 3–4 cloves, minced
- Tomato paste or sauce – 2–3 tbsp
- Oil or butter – 2–3 tbsp
- Milk or cream – 1 cup (optional for richness)
🌿 Seasoning
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – 1 tsp
- Paprika or chili powder – 1 tsp
- Cumin – 1 tsp
- Oregano or mixed herbs – 1 tsp
👨🍳 How to Make It
1. Cook the meat layer
- Heat oil in a pan
- Sauté onions until soft
- Add garlic, then ground meat
- Cook until browned
- Stir in tomato paste + spices
- Cook until slightly thick and flavorful
2. Prepare potatoes
- Slice thinly (or parboil 5–7 min for faster baking)
- Lightly season with salt and pepper
3. Layer the casserole
In a baking dish:
- Potatoes layer
- Meat layer
- Repeat if needed
- Top with potatoes
- Optional: pour cream or milk over top
4. Bake
- Cover with foil
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–45 minutes
- Remove foil last 10 minutes for browning
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve hot with salad or yogurt
- Great as a one-dish meal
- Can be made ahead and reheated
🔥 Tips
- Thin potato slices cook more evenly
- Let casserole rest 10 minutes before cutting
- Add cheese on top for a richer version
If you want, I can also make:
- 🧀 Cheesy layered casserole version
- 🌶️ Spicy desi-style mince & aloo bake
- 🥕 Add-vegetable healthy version
- 🍲 Stovetop version (no oven needed)
