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Cheesy Potato and Meat Casserole finished dish

Cheesy Potato and Meat Casserole

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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 300g beef chicken can be used as an alternative
  • 180g onion, finely chopped about 1 medium onion
  • 18g minced garlic 1 tbsp
  • 20g olive oil 2 tbsp
  • 6g chili powder 1 tbsp
  • 120g tomato pasta sauce 7 tbsp
  • 200g chopped tomatoes
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 300ml water or vegetable broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Prepare the Meat Sauce: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add the beef and cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the chili powder, tomato pasta sauce, chopped tomatoes, and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season with black pepper to taste.
  5. Prepare the Cream Sauce: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  6. Whisk in the flour until smooth.
  7. Gradually add the milk, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.
  8. Season with salt.
  9. Assemble the Casserole: In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices, half of the meat sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  10. Repeat the layers.
  11. Pour the cream sauce evenly over the top layer.
  12. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the top is golden and bubbly.

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