Casserole with minced meat and vegetables
Description
Boil the potatoes and prepare mashed potatoes. Make a sauté from carrots, minced meat, peas, and spices. Then layer them in a heatproof dish. Bake in a preheated oven for 20–25 minutes.
Instructions
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Step 1
You will need potatoes, carrots, half an onion, frozen green peas, ground beef, breadcrumbs, nutmeg, a little milk, butter, and olive oil.
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Step 2
Peel the potatoes and boil them in salted water. Then make mashed potatoes by adding a little milk and nutmeg to the potatoes.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, sauté the onion over medium heat in a small amount of olive oil.
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Step 4
Grate the carrot and add it to the onion, simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 5
After a few minutes, add the minced meat and a little white wine (optional) or water. Simmer, covered, over medium heat.
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Step 6
Add frozen green peas and continue simmering with the lid closed.
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Step 7
When the peas become soft, add a tablespoon of tomato sauce or paste. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes. The liquid should evaporate; the filling should not be too watery. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8
Grease the mold with butter and coat with breadcrumbs. Add a layer of filling.
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Step 9
Place the prepared purée on top (using a spoon or in droplets, whichever you prefer). You can use a piping bag or syringe with various nozzles. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and place a few peas of butter on top.
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Step 10
Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, or until a golden crust forms. Let the casserole stand before serving, allowing the puree to settle slightly.