Ground beef, potatoes, and a thick, fragrant sauce come together in this satisfying main meal. This dish is ideal for a quiet evening in or a festive dinner with loved ones. With a healthy mix of protein, carbs, and veggies, this meal is nutrition-dense and filling. Hope you enjoy this traditional dish of comfort!
What You Need:
- 1 pound of ground beef (450 grams)
- 1 finely minced yellow onion
- 1 cup (1 kilogram) of frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon of oil for cooking (such as olive oil)
- 1 chopped carrot
- 1 diced tomato
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon of thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) of vegetable stock (or any stock)
- 1 minced garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric-based flour
- 4-5 peeled and sliced potatoes
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Get the ingredients ready: Mince the garlic, slice the potatoes, chop the onion, carrot, and tomato.
- Temper ground beef: Sauté the onion in olive oil until soft. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season with chili powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Add the vegetables: Stir in the garlic, carrot, tomato, frozen peas, and vegetable stock. Sprinkle in the flour to thicken, and let the mixture cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare for baking: Preheat the oven and butter a baking dish. Layer the potatoes and ground beef mixture in the dish. Season the top layer.
- Bake: Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy!