Casserole on a baking sheet in the oven
Description
The classic oven-baked casserole recipe usually calls for pork or beef, but in this case, you can use any meat. You can also use absolutely any vegetables available in your fridge. If desired, you can prepare a spicy or seasoned sauce to enhance the meat's flavor.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. No matter what meat you use, it should be thoroughly washed and well dried. Rub it on all sides with a mixture of salt and pepper, and also coat with olive oil.
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Step 2
2. Peel the vegetables and, if necessary, cut them into small pieces. You can also use potatoes in the recipe for baking in the oven, which will make an excellent side dish.
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Step 3
3. Line a baking sheet or baking pan with foil and spray with olive oil. Place a layer of vegetables, arranging them on the bottom of the pan. Insert 3-4 garlic cloves into the meat.
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Step 4
4. Place the meat on the vegetable bed and arrange the remaining vegetables around it. Sprinkle with olive oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper. You can also enhance the oven-baked casserole with aromatic herbs or lemon juice, for example.
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Step 5
5. Cover the baking dish with a second sheet of foil and place it in the preheated oven. After 35–40 minutes, remove the foil and baste the meat with the juices that have collected at the bottom of the dish. Repeat this basting 3–4 more times during the baking process.
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Step 6
6. There are also many ways to make a casserole on a baking sheet in the oven with sauce. You can use sweet and sour, spicy tomato, or creamy sauce, for example. The meat can be marinated in the sauce beforehand, and the baked vegetables can be drizzled with it before serving.