Delicious casserole is one of the most suitable family meals. She cooks quickly, has a delicate, rich taste. In addition, the potato and meat casserole is usually enjoyed by children. Be sure to include some new recipes for this simple dish on the menu.
It is necessary
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- 500 g potatoes;
- 500 g minced meat from a mixture of beef or pork;
- 1 large zucchini;
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic (optional)
- 150 g of cheese;
- salt;
- ground black pepper;
- vegetable oil for frying.
Instructions
Step 1
In addition to meat and potatoes, add other vegetables to the casserole - this will make the dish lighter and healthier. For example, include fresh zucchini in the dish, it will add juiciness to the casserole and reduce its calorie content. Additional sauces and gravies are not needed, the dish will have a rich taste even without them.
Step 2
Add salt to the minced meat and knead the mixture well. Finely chop the onion. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and add minced meat and onions. Stir with a wooden spatula and fry the meat until tender. Be sure to knead large lumps.
Step 3
Wash the potatoes thoroughly with a brush, peel and cut into very thin slices. You can use a vegetable peeler for this purpose. The thinner the potato plastics, the faster the dish will cook. Peel and grate the zucchini. Grate the cheese in the same way.
Step 4
Grease a baking sheet or large refractory dish with vegetable oil. Lay out a layer of potato plastics, arranging them in "scales". Season with salt and sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Lay the fried minced meat with onions on top of the potatoes. The third layer is grated zucchini. Add salt and ground black pepper. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with grated cheese.
Step 5
For a spicier option, add minced garlic to the casserole. It can be placed in the meat during the frying stage, or sprinkled with chopped garlic over a layer of potatoes.
Step 6
Place the casserole dish or baking sheet in an oven preheated to 200 ° C. Bake the dish for about half an hour. You can check the readiness by piercing a potato wedge with a fork - if it becomes soft, the dish is ready. Remove the casserole from the oven, cut into pieces and serve in portioned bowls. Potato and meat casserole is especially tasty with fresh sour cream.
