I Found This Recipe in a German Magazine From the 60s❗️I Cook It at Least 3 Times a Week!

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less costly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth and light.

Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.

Slice 1 onion in half, then finely chop it and add to the pan with the beef.

Stir gently and let the onion soften and turn golden.

Chop 3 cloves of garlic and add to the pan, stirring well.

Finely dice 1 bell pepper and add to the pan, stirring again.

Let everything fry together for another 3 to 4 minutes until softened.

Dice 5 or 6 large potatoes into small cubes and transfer them to a pot.

Cover the potatoes with water and add 1 teaspoon of salt, then cover and cook over medium heat until soft.

In a bowl, mix 4 ounces of tomato sauce with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of basil, and 1 teaspoon of oregano.

Pour the sauce into the pan with the beef and vegetables, stirring well and letting it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

Finely chop a bunch of fresh parsley and stir it into the pan.

Remove the pan from heat and set aside.

Check the potatoes; if tender, drain the water and transfer to a bowl while warm.

Mash the potatoes until smooth, then add 2 beaten eggs and mix well.

Add half a stick (60 grams) of softened butter and 2 tablespoons of flour, mixing until smooth and slightly airy.

Line a baking pan with parchment paper and pour olive oil onto the bottom, spreading it with a brush.

Spoon in just over half of the mashed potato mixture and press it to form a base.

Add the ground beef and vegetable mixture on top, spreading evenly.

Top with the rest of the mashed potatoes and smooth it out.

Grate 5 ounces of mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it over the top.

Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C) and bake for 30 minutes.

Prepare a salad with half an iceberg lettuce, mixed greens, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, half a bell pepper, and a small bunch of green onions.

For the dressing, add half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, mixing gently.

Take the casserole out of the oven, cut into portions, and plate with a spoonful of fresh salad.

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