Hearty Main Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat & Veggies
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Ground meat (beef, pork, or turkey) - 500 g
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One medium onion (~100 g)
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Two cloves of garlic
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Potatoes - 400 g
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One red bell pepper (~100 g)
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Mushrooms - 150 g
→ Sauce & Seasoning
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Canned crushed tomatoes - 300 g
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Vegetable or beef broth - 100 ml
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A couple tablespoons of olive oil
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A teaspoon of paprika
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Dried oregano - one teaspoon
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Salt - to taste
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Pepper - to taste
→ Toppings
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Grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella) - 200 g
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Fresh parsley - optional garnish
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 180°C and let it preheat. Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil so the food doesn’t stick.
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Heat up olive oil in a big pan. Sauté the onion and garlic until they soften and become see-through. Toss in ground meat and cook until browned. Season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add mushrooms and bell peppers, letting them cook for about five minutes.
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Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir well and let the mixture simmer gently for ten minutes so it thickens, and the flavors meld together.
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Slice the potatoes thinly into rounds—aim for about 2 mm thickness for even cooking.
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Start with a layer of potatoes at the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the meat and veggie mix on top. Repeat with another potato layer and the rest of the filling. Finish with a top layer of potatoes.
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Cover everything with plenty of grated cheese. Wrap the dish with foil, then bake it for 45 minutes.
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Take off the foil and put the dish back in the oven for another 15 minutes. You’re looking for the cheese to turn golden and the potatoes to get tender.
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Let the dish rest briefly before scooping it onto plates. Sprinkle it with chopped parsley if you’d like, and serve while warm.
# Notes:
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A hearty and filling all-in-one meal
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Perfect for a family dinner
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Keeps well in the fridge for up to two days
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You can make it ahead of time