Ground Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole

Creamy and delicious, this ground beef and mashed potato casserole, packed with delicious spices and flavors, is one of our most popular recipes! It's a recipe that leaves no one indifferent due to its presentation!

It's one of the first recipes that always comes to mind when I have to prepare a Sunday family lunch! Everyone loves it, from the oldest to the youngest!

Split the task and make the recipe even easier. One makes the puree and the other the ground beef. Then, just brush with egg yolk and bake until golden brown!

If you're having family over for lunch, we have some suggestions for you, like this delicious Portuguese style baked fish, Roasted pork loin with chestnuts, Chicken Stew with Spaghetti, or this Tender oven baked ribs.

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF AND MASHED POTATO CASSEROLE

Step 1: In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, the skinless chouriço cut into small pieces and the olive oil. Stir and sauté over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Add the ground beef and season with tomato pulp, salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg.

Stir and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Meanwhile, peel and wash the potatoes. Cut them into small pieces.

Step 4: Place potatoes in a large saucepan or large pot. Cover the potatoes with salted water (the water should cover all the potatoes). Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium low heat and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes cooking water. Mash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher.

Step 6: Season with lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, margarine (or butter) and milk. Place the pan back on medium-low heat and stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy.

Step 7: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).

Step 8: In a baking dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of beef and a layer of mashed potatoes. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.

Step 9: Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Ground Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole

This comforting ground beef and mashed potato casserole has two layers of super creamy mashed potatoes and a layer of ground beef packed with delicious flavors!

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by Pedro Barbosa
Category:Main dishes, Meat, Recipes, Videos
Cuisine: Portuguese
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Prep Time:15 m
Cook Time:1:55 h
Total Time:2:10 h
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INGREDIENTS
• 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork)
• 50 grams (1 3/4 ounces) Portuguese chouriço
• 1 medium onion
• 100 ml (1/2 cup) tomato pulp
• 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
For the mashed potatoes:
• 1.2 kg (2 2/3 pounds) russet potatoes (or yukon gold potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine to room temperature
• Juice of half lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 350 ml (1 1/2 cups) warm whole milk
• Salt (to taste)
• Water (about 1.5 l (6 cups))
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large saucepan, add the chopped onion, the skinless chouriço cut into small pieces and the olive oil. Stir and sauté over low heat for about 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the ground beef and season with tomato pulp, salt, garlic powder, pepper and nutmeg. Stir and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, peel and wash the potatoes. Cut them into small pieces.
4. Place potatoes in a large saucepan or large pot. Cover the potatoes with salted water (the water should cover all the potatoes). Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium low heat and cook just until the potatoes are fork tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and drain the potatoes cooking water. Mash the cooked potatoes with a potato masher.
6. Season with lemon juice, pepper, nutmeg, margarine (or butter) and milk. Place the pan back on medium-low heat and stir with a wooden spoon until potatoes are smooth and creamy.
7. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF).
8. In a baking dish, place a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of beef and a layer of mashed potatoes. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk.
9. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Ground Beef and Mashed Potato Casserole
Nutrition facts
Serves 5
Per Serving:
% DAILY VALUE
Calories 789
Total Fat 38.5 g(60%)
Saturated Fat 11.5 g(59%)
Cholesterol 240 mg(80%)
Sodium 1036 mg(43%)
Total Carbohydrate 50.5 g(17%)
Protein 58.5 g