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Potato Ground Beef Casserole

Cultural Context

Potato Ground Beef Casserole, known as Kıymalı Patates Graten in Turkey, is a beloved comfort food that showcases the country's fondness for hearty, layered dishes. This casserole reflects the traditional Turkish approach to cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into a satisfying meal. It is often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions, embodying the warmth of home-cooked meals. Today, variations can be found across the globe, with different meats and spices reflecting local tastes.

TurkishTRmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 kg potatoes
1 big onion
3-4 green peppers
1 heaped tbsp tomato paste
4 cloves garlic
salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes
1 tbsp butter
hot water
2-3 big potatoes
tomatoes
homemade meat stock
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 cup yogurt
1 egg
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 carrot

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor with fewer calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Begin with the main dish: Baked Potato Casserole with Ground Beef.

2

Use pre-cooked ground beef from the fridge.

3

Cut 1 big onion and sauté until it has some color.

4

Prepare the potatoes: use 5 big potatoes, about 1 kg, cut in half and slice to half cm thickness.

5

Add 3-4 green peppers from the freezer to the sauté.

6

Add 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste to the sauté and continue to cook.

7

Add 4 cloves of garlic, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

8

Optionally add 1 tbsp of butter to the sauté.

9

Add hot water to cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.

10

Slice tomatoes for layering in the casserole.

11

Season the potatoes with salt.

12

Layer the potatoes and the sauce in a baking dish.

13

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).

14

Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinglayeringbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Beef and Potato BakeKıymalı Patates Graten

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