Saneyat Batates - An Egyptian Chicken and Potato casserole

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide protein at a lower cost.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Peel and slice the potatoes into thin rounds.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season the beef mixture with cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.

In a baking dish, layer half of the potato slices at the bottom.

Spread the beef mixture over the potatoes evenly.

Add a layer of tomato sauce over the beef.

Top with the remaining potato slices, overlapping slightly.

Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil, sprinkle cheese on top, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens