Ingredients
For the Casserole
- Ground Beef: 1 lb (454 g)
- Potatoes: 4-5 large (approximately 2 lbs / 900 g)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Mozzarella Cheese: 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Butter: 2 tbsp (1 oz / 30 g)
- Flour: 2 tbsp (15 g)
- Tomato Sauce: 4 tbsp
- Vegetable Oil: For cooking
- Onion: 1 medium
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Bell Pepper: 1 medium
- Fresh Dill: 1 small bunch
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
- Spices: Smoked Paprika, Cumin
For the Side Salad
- Red Cabbage: 1/2 medium head
- Tomato: 1 medium
- Radishes: 3
- Cucumber: 1 small
- Bell Pepper: 1 medium
- Green Onions: A small bunch
- Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
- Lemon: 1 wedge
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- Heat a pan with vegetable oil
- Add ground beef and cook until browned
- Finely chop and add onion, cooking until golden
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper
- Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin
- Stir in tomato sauce and fresh dill
- Remove from heat and set aside
- Cook the Potatoes:
- Peel and cut potatoes into large pieces
- Boil in salted water until fully cooked
- Drain and mash thoroughly
- Whisk eggs and mix into the mashed potatoes
- Add butter and flour, mixing well
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Prepare a round baking dish with parchment paper and oil
- Layer 70% of mashed potatoes as the first layer
- Add the entire meat mixture as the second layer
- Top with remaining mashed potatoes
- Generously sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese over the top
- Bake and Finish:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving
- Prepare the Side Salad:
- Finely shred red cabbage
- Chop tomato, radishes, cucumber, and bell pepper
- Add chopped green onions and remaining dill
- Dress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Nutritional Information
- Per Serving (Approximate):
- Calories: 450-500
- Protein: 25-30g
- Carbohydrates: 30-35g
