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Layered Mashed Potato and Meat Casserole
Ingredients:
For the Meat Filling:
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 4 large potatoes (peeled and boiled)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the mashed potatoes:
- Mash the boiled potatoes with butter, warm milk, Parmesan (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Cook the meat filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Set aside.
- Assemble the casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a greased baking dish, spread half of the mashed potatoes evenly on the bottom.
- Add a layer of the meat mixture on top of the potatoes.
- Spread the remaining mashed potatoes over the meat layer, smoothing the top.
- Add the cheese topping:
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the top layer of mashed potatoes.
- Bake the casserole:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving